Journal Entry ~ 12/31/19
Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good. - 1 Peter 4:19 If God wanted our lives to be easy, they would be. But the reality is, He intends for our lives to be tools of refinement, growing us closer to Him every day. When we enter seasons of suffering, many of us begin to question God’s goodness - wondering why He would allow such difficult circumstances if He loved us. I have heard countless stories of God allowing the very thing that we fear the most to happen to us. How could a loving God allow trials and tragedy to enter our lives if He wants the best for us? These questions cause us to question God’s faithfulness and His promises. My friends, God has not been unfaithful in any way, and He does not leave His promises unfulfilled. The problem is not with God, it is with us. We are often not on the same page as God - our agendas are different, so we grow frustrated with His decision to allow something d...