--2 Corinthians 1: 3-5
I feel that God has laid it on my heart for awhile to share my experiences as my brother fights a serious drug addiction. He has been fighting this battle for years, with ups and downs, but just this morning, my brother was arrested again. It seems like my family has been in the midst of this trial for so long, and we still have such a long journey ahead. But I know God is with my brother, my family, and me every step of the way.
God doesn't promise us an easy life. In fact, he promises us that we
will have trouble. But he also promises that he will take care of us, comfort
us, and surround us with his peace, if we'll let him. I don't know
about you, but I'm ready to be wrapped up in peace!
I sometimes read stories about people who have overcome circumstances like my brother faces, and I think to myself how nice it would be to give God the glory when my brother wins his battle against drug addiction. But I am realizing that God deserves praise and glory every step of the way, even when this battle is not yet won. There is so much He has already done and is doing, even when I can't see it, and I need to be praising Him now. And trusting Him now. Because He has already blessed me with so much peace and comfort that I can't help but allow that to overflow!
Lord, thank you for your comfort and peace even when circumstances don't go the way I think they should. Please allow your will to be done in my brother's life and help me to trust in your timing.
