I am sharing the devotion from Dr. Michael Youssef this morning. Have a great week!
April 10, 2013
Waiting for His Best
By Michael Youssef, Ph.D.
At times, life will seem uncertain. Things we once held as familiar will change. This is when it helps to remember God never changes. Throughout our trials and struggles, He remains the same; faithful and sure.
You may be going through a difficult time. No one seeks out adversity. However, when it comes, you can find hope by taking time to see your circumstances as opportunities for God's glory to be displayed.
Self-sufficiency and pride are revealed when we are at our weakest point. God wants us to learn to depend on Him alone. Hard times provide the right opportunity for us to learn God-dependence instead of self-reliance.
When it comes to relationships, this is especially true. A temporary setback in a close relationship can become an open door for a fresh commitment and blessing. Remember, each season has a purpose. In times of stress and pressure, one of the most common mistakes is to make permanent decisions based on temporary circumstances.
God, however, wants us to be willing to wait for His best. If you have been praying for that "right" person to come into your life, be willing to trust Him to bring to pass all His promises in His good timing. The answers to your prayers may not come in the way you imagine.
Prayer: Thank you, Lord, for never wavering in Your goodness toward me. I thank You for working to bring things about for my good and Your glory. I place my trust in You today. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
"'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to give you hope and a future'" (Jeremiah 29:11).
