(from Rev. Tasler's published devotional, Daily Walk With Jesus
If you have ever faced the unexpected tragedy of divorce, death, disease, or a demolished dream, you probably searched for answers to help you mend and heal. If so, remember these truths:
YOU WILL HEAL. Things will never be the way they were. After tragedy you’re wounded, but you will heal. You will not be restored to exactly how you were. No one ever is. The good news is that you can carry on as a wounded survivor and face the days ahead with the hope of recovery.
LET GOD WORK. Pray for strength, but don’t tell God what to do. God knows what’s best. Trust His loving, forgiving, providing, healing, and guiding ways. Lay aside expectations so you can see His answers. You may reject some of His solutions because you had in mind something different, but remember, your only hope lies in the Lord.
MAKE GOOD CHOICES. You have more control over the situation than you think. You can’t turn back the clock, but you do have the choice of going under or going on. Every situation can go one of two ways; it can depress you or it can motivate you. It’s up to you. Blaming God, others, or yourself will not help. It’s time to learn from the hurt.
GOD WILL COME THROUGH, but you must believe He will come through for you. You will be “all right” again. Let your Heavenly Father strengthen you for the struggles.
ACKNOWLEDGE THE PAIN. God does not minimize your pain. The Lord is not in denial; neither does He expect you to be. God cares. He has not abandoned you. He is right beside you and has been there all along. He hears your cries and sees your tears.
LET THE HEALING BEGIN. God is neither handicapped nor weary in the midst of your pain. Nor is He confused or baffled. His strength will deliver you, not just barely, but mightily.
“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)
In Christ our Lord, you can expect a miracle!
Reb. Bob Tasler, www.bobtasler.com
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