Where are we?

I know that is has been a LONG time since I have posted. Life has been intense the past few months and that is a huge understatement. God has thrown me some serious curve balls recently. Sometimes it feels like every hardship and struggle experienced in the past was to prepare us for what is ahead. I appreciate everything God has brought us through up to this point and I know he will bring us through whatever is ahead. I just find myself asking, "Where are we?" because life has really changed but also somehow feels the same. If you are confused after reading this...welcome to the club. One of the hardest things to accept as a Christian is that when you are in the lowest points of life, that you are exactly where God wants you to be. Isn't that hard to accept? 

When the world around you feels shaky and unstable...all we can do is stand on what we know is true. I have to repeat the truth to myself even if I don't 100% believe that it is true. I am human with doubt and fear just like anyone else. I am convinced that there is no way we will understand things life has dealt us until we get to heaven. Somethings with NEVER make sense in the world we live in now. 

In a world where reality feels unfair and nothing is going how you think it will...I'll stand on these truths. 

1. God has overcome the world. 

He has overcome illness, anxiety, unemployment, fear, sadness, infertility, money, death, broken relationships, heart break, confusion and on and on... 

I don't know how, but he has overcome it regardless of how I feel. 

John 16:33 "I have told you these things so that you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble but take heart! I have overcome the world."

2. God makes all things work together for my good.

All things? Yes, all things will work together for my ultimate good....with eternity in mind. There is no way my mind can comprehend what will be "ultimately" good for my soul. 

Romans 8:28 "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those you love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 

I could go on and on about the promises of God. But these 2 feel the most relevant to me and maybe they speak to you too. 

Wherever you are...God is there.