Written by Adam Dooley, a contemporary pastor and author. This is an excerpt from his book “Hope When Life Unravels.”
Surveying the various good outcomes God frequently produces from our agonies requires a careful word of caution. Because knowing the mind of God is impossible (Romans 11:33-34), discerning His intentions demands humility. Though it is true that God may have a singular goal for our afflictions, His desired end is often multifaceted and complex. You may understand something of God’s design for your hardships, but the full breadth of His intentions is often incomprehensible. Grasping for understanding of what God might be teaching you is commendable, but speaking dogmatically for Him is not. We should be proactive in order to grow, without being presumptuous regarding the Lord.
Prayer:
Written by Kenneth Copeland, a contemporary pastor, evangelist, author, and speaker.
Father, in the Name of Jesus, I thank You that You have plans for Me exceedingly, abundantly above what I can even imagine—plans for good that will give me a future and a hope. I praise You and thank You that this is Your will for me! God, I know You want to prosper and bless me in every way possible, and I desire to fully put my trust in You and relinquish my will for Yours. I submit my will to Your will in Jesus’ Name, and I thank You that Your plans for me are beyond my imagination. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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