He works it Out

  And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. ~Romans 8:28

I was thinking back to a time in my life where their was hardship.  And as I think about it I see all the ways that God was moving to work it our for my good.  My youngest son did not live with me for 6 years.  I initially let him live with his father telling myseld that a son needs to be with his father.  As I dig deeper the real reason was because I did not feel worthy.  I was in a dry season and I had made some bad choices out of rebellion that led to severe consequences, but God was still at work in my life.

He healed me. He had to allow brokeness to enter into my life, but my brother pushing me to confront the realities of my choices.  It forced to me to learn how forgive those who persecuted me.  My brother their when I let the tears flow as God reminded me that I was His child and loved.  God placed a loving husband in my life who was both my support and protector from the harsh brutal verbal assaults from my sons father.  He had the upper hand or so he thought.

God turned it all around.  My son's father fatal flaws would be brought to light and God had set everything up where I had everything I needed to get my son back.  From my parents, brother and sister in-law, husband ,kind lawyers and wise judge the hands of justice moved swiftly.  The man who had tried to keep my son from me would now loose access to him.   From a traumatic event would come healing. My son would come back home to a loving environment and thrive; our relationship completely restored.

God also worked it out where I forgave myself and received His forgiveness.   He moved me from fear to faith.  God set everything in its place in His timing.  I share this very private story because it is a testament to what God can do.  Its been eight years and I see how God turned tragedy into triumph and isolation into restoration of community.  I am blessed.  My son is blessed.  He did it for me. He can do anything you ask of Him ( aligned to His will) for you.

Lord, thank You for working out the good, bad, ugly on our behalf.  Thank You turning it all for our favor and Your glory.  Let us not forget and trust during times of silence.  In Jesus name.  Amen