“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for peace and not for evil” (Jeremiah 29:11).
Beyond the river of pain there is a promised land. No affliction seems a reason for joy while we are going through it, but afterward it produces fruit, healing, and direction. There is always a possible good hidden behind every trial, green fields beyond the Jordans of sorrow. God never sends suffering with the intention to destroy; He works even when we do not understand, leading the soul to a higher place than where it was before.
It is on this path that we learn to trust in the mighty Law of God and in His beautiful commandments. Obedience keeps us firm when losses come and disappointments press upon the heart. God only reveals His plans to the obedient, and it is these who perceive that apparent defeats are, in fact, instruments of preparation. The Father transforms disappointments into directions and uses every trial to align the soul with His eternal purpose.
Therefore, do not fear the waters of pain. Walk in faithfulness, even when the path seems narrow. Obedience sustains, strengthens, and leads the soul to the rest prepared by God. Those who trust and remain faithful discover, in due time, that no tear was shed in vain. Adapted from J. R. Miller. Until tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.
Pray with me: Beloved Father, help me to trust in You when I cross rivers of sorrow. May I not lose hope nor doubt Your care.
My God, teach me to obey even when I do not understand Your ways. May each of Your commandments be an anchor for my soul in difficult days.
Oh, beloved Lord, I thank You for turning pain into growth and losses into learning. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your mighty Law is the sure path that guides me beyond suffering. Your commandments are the certainty that there is a land of peace prepared for me. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
