Prodigal: Are you havin’ a fuss.

Me: Yes, I am not happy with how I did this.

Prodigal: Maybe you need to see the good.

Pray to see the good in bad things that happen. None us likes pain, uncertainty, strife, or frustration. We want things the way we want them. But the challenging and miserable times are not without their aspect of good. There are things that happen to us in those times that are as precious as diamonds. It’s during difficult times that we have the opportunity to experience the Lord’s presence in a deeper way. When we cling to Him, He will reveal the good things that are right in front of us. God often allows hard things to happen in our lives in order to bless us in some way. If we are willing to allow for that possibility in everything that happens, it keeps us from being devastated by people and situations that are ultimately going to be used for God’s glory. When we ask Him to show us the good in our difficult situations, He will.

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer. (1 Peter 3:12)

Jennifer Van Allen

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