I came across this article (the link is below) and I thought it was fabulous. It is amazing when I am searching the internet for something specific, and God directs my search to something totally unrelated to what I am actually searching for but it has a significant impact on my life. That is the case with this article that I found. It is from John Piper's ministry website.
As I read the article, I couldn't help but think about being that piece of clay on The Potter's Wheel. I envisioned Jesus with his strong, loving hands on me forming, shaping, and designing me for His Purpose and His glory. If we would encounter every circumstance or difficulty as a refining process and as a molding process, then I believe that we would experience peace and contentment beyond words; we have peace when we trust Him and His Sovreignty; we have contentment in His unique design for us.
http://www.desiringgod.org/library/fresh_words/2006/021506.html
This article was written specifically for someone facing cancer, but I think that we can apply these ten points to any difficult circumstance or illness that we face. What difficult circumstance are you facing today? Please don't waste your circumstance; grasp it with a passion to glean God's purpose for you. Draw closer to Him and give Him glory.
I am firmly holding onto Jeremiah 29:11 these days. Really meditate on the words in this passage. It gives me cold chills as I ponder how much God loves me. He has a purpose and a plan for you if you will only seek it and embrace it.
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Donna Meadows
2 comments:
Donna,
You don't know how much I love to read the inspiring way in which you write.
I did not meet you personally at TCBC, but remember you from Lifeway/Celebration. My name is Bobbie Moraitis. I have attended TCBC for appx 3 yrs, but recently have been attending New Life Baptist.
Dorinda Todd sent me the link to your blog when you first initiated it and I have been keeping you and your family in my prayers whenever the Holy Spirit brings you to mind or when I read your blog diary.
You are truly a gifted person in your ability to articulate thoughts. I pray that a lot of people who need Jesus read your blog and will be touched. You are truly planting seeds - may God richly bless you and your family as you are so strong in your faith.
My faith has been challenged of late in a minor way compared to yours. God directed me to the Bible study, Believing God by Beth Moore at just the right time. He truly is amazing, but we take Him so for granted.
Thanks for continuing your inspirational diary and keeping everyone posted not only to Rex's progress, but to God's faithfulness, love, mercy and grace.
In Christ,
Bobbie
Dearest Rex and Donna,
I have no words to express my thoughts, I just wanted to you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers each day. I love you .
your cousin, Wanda
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