He is Able to Help Those Who are Tested

 


One of my biggest struggles over the past several months has been trying to understand why things happen (or don't happen) in life. There are days when I feel such confidence and faith that God is working all things out for my good, and there are days when I question what God is doing. Deep in my heart and soul, I know that my Savior is walking every step of the way with me, but on some of the darkest days, I have a hard time seeing Him.

One of my favorite songs over the past few years is a song called "There Was Jesus." Zach Williams and Dolly Parton sing these words:
In the waiting, in the searching
In the healing and the hurting
Like a blessing buried in the broken pieces
Every minute, every moment
Where I've been and where I'm going
Even when I didn't know it or couldn't see it
There was Jesus
 That song has given me a lot of comfort since the first time I heard it. It reminds me of Psalms 23:4.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil
For thou are with me;
Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Today is not my best day, but I know I am not facing it alone. I am tempted to feel depressed and frustrated today because things are not happening how I wish they would, but I am so thankful that I have a guide who knows what it is like to be tested. More importantly, He can see the entire path, even though I cannot. At the end of this day, I will once again thank God for another good day, not because of the circumstances but because of the One who is in control.

Heavenly Father, Thank you for walking alongside me as I travel through Your woods, even when the path is dark and rainy. I am sorry for not always remembering to look to You for help. I know where my help comes from. Thank you, Lord, for helping me when I am tested. In the mighty name of Jesus I pray, Amen.

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