Good Will Come

     Suffering finds us scrambling for answers. Why is this happening? What do I do now? When will this end? There are no easy answers to the questions, are there? One thing I have discovered over the years. God knows. He understands. He will bring good through it all as we live to serve and trust Him.

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28

      These may not be the words to offer someone in the midst of suffering. Most times, we just need a listening ear and a hug, no quick platitudes, no formulas, no pat answers. The grieving process is important and it takes time, so much time.

     Something begins to happen over a lifetime of following Jesus. Our trust builds. We witness His ways in which He works. We get through the suffering and come out of it more in love with Him, praising His name and finding hope. Always hope. He is good. He loves us and our lives are short.

     Our redeemer lives and one day we will be with Him.

Father,

Help us to sit with the grieving, to listen to those in need, to offer compassion where there appears to be no hope. These are Your ways. You show us how. You walk us through. You know our hearts. You understand our deepest needs. We always turn again to You.

Amen