Day 92 - God is in Control

Have you ever had someone tell you that sometimes, things must get worse before they can get better?

I would say that's so true!

Sometimes it takes hitting rock bottom before someone realizes that they need God in their life.

That has just happened with my husband.

What was one of the most hurtful nights of our marriage has turned out to be one of the greatest turning points in my husband's life.

We attended church today together! The pastor's sermon spoke directly to my husband...and, of course, to me. Lots of tears were shed by both of us.

Several new commitments have been made by my husband...praise God! And had it not been for that awful evening when such angry and hurtful words were spoken, we could not have sought the Lord and sought a better way for our marriage.

"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of heavenly lights who does not change like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all that He created." James 1:17-18.

Praise God for leading this family down the path that He has chosen for us. May we continue to grow and to learn His will for our lives. Amen.

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If We've Ever Needed You - by Casting Crowns

Hear our cry, Lord, we pray

Our faces down, our hands are raised

You called us out, we turned away

We've turned away

With shipwrecked faith the idols rise

We do what is right in our own eyes

Our children now will pay the price

We need Your light, Lord, shine Your light

If we've ever needed You

Lord, it's now, Lord, it's now

We are desperate for Your hand

We're reaching out, we're reaching out

All our hearts, all our strength

With all our minds, we're at Your feet

May Your kingdom come in our hearts and lives

Let Your church arise, let Your church arise.

If we've ever need You

Lord, it's now, Lord, it's now

We are desperate for Your hand

We're reaching out, we're reaching out...