It's All Good!

Sometimes it feels like life just loves to knock you down, distract you, keep you in your feelings and ultimately stop you all together. Sometimes a few steps forward can feel like a major leap backwards. You know what... Don't let ANYTHING stop you from progressing and moving forward. There are times you deal with situations solely based off of some decisions that were made or thoughts you acted on. Other times what seems like opposition or major obstacles are actually strengthening tools to make you better and equipped for what's ahead. The wonderful thing to know is that ALL THINGS work together for the good of them who love the Lord. (Roman's 8:28) "Danielle, do you really mean ALL THINGS?"  YES, I mean ALL THINGS (WILL) WORK TOGETHER! Do you love God? Do you trust Him with your life? Then your situations will work exactly the way they need to, which turns out to be for your good! 

It doesn't always feel like everything will be all right while you are in the thick of what you're dealing with, but trust me when I say every single thing (the good and the bad) all works together.  It all works together to make you exactly who you are suppose to be. It all works together to put you right in the places at the right times.  It all works together to cause you to meet the right people for the season you are in.  It all works together to cause your life to bless someone else's life.  The biggest reason why it all works together is because God said it will... and He doesn't lie!  Don't get stuck in what's behind you, but keep going! Whether through a crawl, walk, or run, keep pressing forward towards God.  He has you in the palm of His hands and that's the best place to be.

Questions you may have asked...Why did that failed relationship/friendship, lost job opportunity, lost home, sickness, closed door, unexplainable deep hurt have to happen? Because it was all apart of your story!  The impact of how God brought (or will bring) you out, through, under or over will do what it's suppose to do and reach who it needs to reach. Guess what? Your story isn't finished yet! You're still here. Every intricate detail of your life is all apart of the big picture.  Maybe you feel somethings could have been avoided while others out of your control, BUT GOD! He's the piece that brings it all together and will get the glory out of your life!

I pray today that anything stopping you from pressing forward be used as a stepping stone to get you over. Keep your focus on God and He will lead you on your journey. What ever you are dealing with, remind yourself that ALL of it WILL work out for your good, because God said it.  Be confident in knowing you will see His goodness in every area of your life!

Be Blessed!

Danielle W.