The Difference

Recently, I received the kind of news that would’ve made the old me depressed, anxious, and a bit resentful at God. Bad news will do that to you. What was interesting was that I handled a harsh blow with peace. All I could think about was that it had to have been God.

I was intrigued at what had to have been growth I didn’t even realize I’d made. I was so grateful, though. Growing in God has so many benefits, and I was literally experiencing one of them. As I grow more and more to a place of trusting God more and understanding Him at least a bit more, it severely affects the way I view life–in the best way. Bad news like I received doesn’t have as much power of me as it used to.

My understanding of the sovereignty and complete control God has coupled with a confidence that His love for me is genuine and all consuming, gives me a leverage in life that’s invaluable. I realize I am not in control.

Instead of that lack of control making me afraid, though, I’ve transitioned to a peace and resignation that the One who is in control is much better at this thing than I am.

A lot of people talk about the fact that the only thing constant in life is change and struggle. One way or the other, because we live in an imperfect world with imperfect people, things are going to go wrong. No one is saying you’re going to walk around totally unbothered by what happens in life, but a genuine relationship with God makes an insane difference.

Things don’t as easily snatch your peace of mind and happiness. You’re not so swayed by things out of your control. When things go wrong, you have Someone you can run to who loves you, understands you and the situation perfectly, and has the power to effect change.

Do you have a relationship with God? Have you noticed any changes in your life or how you handle things?

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Marie