As we continue pressing on the upward way, what a blessed comfort to know that not only are God's ways the Best ways, but His way is also perfect! However, this does not mean that the road will always be easy to travel -- there will be some storms, some detours, some setbacks -- we may have to back up and go a different direction, but what a sweet comfort to know that God will still lead His dear children along!
I like this poem by Helen Steiner Rice:
"Our Father knows what's best for us, so why should we complain --
We always want the sunshine, but He knows there must be rain --
We love the sound of laughter and the merriment of cheer,
But our hearts would lose their tenderness if we never shed a tear.
Our Father tests us often with suffering and with sorrow,
He tests us not to punish us, but to help us meet tomorrow --
For growing trees are strengthened when they withstand the storm,
And the sharp cut of the chisel gives the marble grace and form.
God never hurts us needlessly, and He never wastes our pain,
For every loss He sends to us is followed by rich gain.
And when we count the blessings that God has so freely sent,
We find no cause for murmuring, and no time to lament.
For our Father loves His children, and to Him all things are plain,
So He never sends us pleasure, when the soul's deep need is pain.
So whenever we are troubled, and when everything goes wrong,
It is just God working in us to make our Spirit strong."
Praise the Lord for these inspiring and challenging words! So --- as I shared in my last Blog, let's just keep building altars as we continue to walk with God toward heaven and home!
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