Just picture it. A girl, with dog in hand, stands on the curb as a man practices parallel parking - over and over and over again. Every time Sean maneuvered the car into the space, I exclaimed "You did a good job! Try _________ next time." I said that every single time.
After a while, Sean says, "I am not listening to you anymore. You always say good job."
That I do! I just can't help it! I saw him earnestly trying and my initial response, every time, was good job.
This morning I thought about God's promise to work everything out for "good". No matter the circumstance, God says "good".
Where there's pain, God says GOOD - I will show my glory.
Where there's confusion, God says GOOD - Fix your eyes on me, and I will lend you clarity.
Where there's a bruised heart, God says GOOD - Allow me to enter as the lover of your soul.
Where there's loss, God says GOOD - I will be your source of provision.
I am taking the time to examine my present circumstances. My job tenure ends in 3 weeks. EEK!
God says GOOD - Elise, allow me to employ you with my heart's desires and dreams. Your next steps are guided by my hand. Do not be afraid or discouraged. I am with you always and forever more. This is working together for GOOD.
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