Anniversary

Yesterday is the one-year anniversary of the day my parents got divorced. Tomorrow is the one-year anniversary of the day I learned that my parents were finally divorced. It feels like it was forever ago, and yet I remember everything with perfect clarity as if it had been yesterday. Divorce is a terrible and horrible thing for anyone and everyone to go through, and I've definitely had my down moments, but looking back I see so much blessing in the change that God has brought to my life through the divorce. What Satan meant for evil, God turned into extreme good for me.

In these years of big and seemingly constant change, something like a divorce can seem like a lot to handle. Maybe even more than you can handle. I don't have a great lesson to share, since I'm still going through it and learning myself, so I'll just leave you with a few words of encouragement.

Firstly, remember that how you react to hardship and difficulty could be the testimony that draws someone else to Christ. We are supposed to display Him to others in all situations to bring others to Him. If the only purpose for you going through your trial was to lead someone else that direction, then your time dealing with it would have been well-spent.

Secondly, Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans of peace and not to harm you, but to give you a hope and a future." God has a plan for you - a perfect one. And He always has what's best in mind for you because He loves you. If you're going through something that seems like more than you can bare, turn to Him and He'll help you carry the load. Jesus says in Matthew 11:28-30, "Come unto me, all ye who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly of heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Wait for a little while longer. You may not see the reason or the purpose now, but blessing will follow where you patiently wait for the Lord to shine light in the darkness.

Hope on and hope strong, dear reader. Christ be with you.