Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will
not permit the godly to slip and fall. Psalm 55:22 NLT
I’ve forded a few
swollen rivers. And though I haven’t enjoyed any of them, I’ve discovered
there’s life on the other side.
Like many, I’ve crossed
the river of broken relationships. Changes and heartaches as I’ve never
experienced hounded me through the brokenness, but I struggled through. There have
also been rivers of financial setbacks. Some of these I chose to cross by
making bad decisions; others I was thrust into by other’s decisions. A battle
from which I’m still recovering.
Nor have I enjoyed the oceans of death. Losing
parents, grandparents, and close friends is never easy, but eventually the
grief and loneliness subside and life goes on.
By crossing these swollen
creeks, I’ve come to appreciate more deeply the psalmist’s words.
I may wonder about
the “why’s” of my circumstances, but I’ve learned not to literally ask the
question. With experience, I’ve discovered the “why’s” are normally answered—if
at all, only when I reach the other side and look back.
This much I’m sure
of. God controls each river I traverse. Whether He sends me through or merely
allows me to ford it is immaterial. He’s with me nevertheless. None of the
rivers—no matter how swollen—will result in my demise unless I fail to trust Him.
My response is critical if faith and spiritual growth are to materialize.
God promises good
will be engineered from each of these difficult crossings. My duty is simply to
endure, trust, and learn. Indeed, life on the other side is always better.
Have you
discovered the joy of life on the other side?
Tweetable: Are you enjoying life on this side?
Prayer: Enable us
to trust You, merciful Lord, to guide us across the rough seas to the peace of
the other side.
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