After All…
“In all the setbacks we experience in life, God is plotting for our joy – but it’s probably not going to look like you think.” (Pastor Jay Holland)
My mind has been turning over the saying ‘after all is said and done’. Six words that hold a lot of meaning. In our self-focus we usually use them hoping for our idea of an outcome. What if it isn’t at all like we pictured?
When all is said and done, no matter the outcome, will we say: ‘I still trust God, He’s got this’ ? “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in Me.” (John 14:1 NIV)
Recently I’ve been reading author Dee Brestin and she said “Sometimes when you find out Jesus is all you have, then you realize that’s all you need.”
I’ve been turning that over too. Because truth is, Jesus is everything. His breath breathed life, His hands formed mountains, and He knits together wee babes. “My frame was not hidden from You when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, Your eyes saw my unformed body.” (Psalm 139:15-16a NIV)
So going back to what Pastor Jay said, God is plotting for our joy – all our steps and mis-steps. Nothing makes Him say: ‘Uh-oh didn’t see that coming’. All things do work out for the good of those who love Him – sometimes it may not be right now. But right now is temporary. The someday of forever is good – always.
Turns out all those ‘what ifs’ I’ve let stop me cold in my tracks weren’t beyond His control. All my regrets haven’t tarnished the good in store.
After all…all these earth days – God is good. His love is perfectly good – and our good is His utmost joy. “All the days ordained for me were written in Your book before one of them came to be.” (Psalm 139:16b NIV)
parisrenae 
This encouraged me this morning! Thank you for sharing the quote >> ““In all the setbacks we experience in life, God is plotting for our joy – but it’s probably not going to look like you think.”
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Sounds like you could use a sister’s prayer: Father encourage Joanne in ways that bring peace to heart and joy to her soul. Help her find all she needs in you and strength for each day, and moment. And may You, Father, have all the glory. In Jesus’ Name, Amen
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“In all the setbacks we experience in life, God is plotting for our joy – but it’s probably not going to look like you think.” (Pastor Jay Holland) Indeed! It will look better than I could’ve ever imagined. Thanks for an encouraging post.
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Yes, indeed, the best is yet to come for someday there will be no more setbacks and our joy will be complete. Blessings…
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This is beautiful encouragement today. Visiting you from the tune in thursday link up. laurensparks.net
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We all need lots of encouragement – God is in control but the world and the enemy want us to believe otherwise. Love to find encouragement from like-minded hearts. Blessings as you find His joy…
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I love the opening quote by Pastor Jay Holland. So good and so true! Thank you for the wonderful inspiration this morning!
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It is a great quote, so much truth – and hope. Blessings as you expect His great things!
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