We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.

 Romans 8:28 CSB

As I started writing this week, I mentioned that I wanted to wait to tell my story. I wanted to wait until I could write the ending. I wanted the story to have the ending that I believe was coming, the ending I was hoping for. I trust that God is going to do great things in the life of my daughter. I trust that He is working all things out. But again I am faced with the truth that the story that I would write for her may not be His story. 

I think some of the hardest things in life involve trusting completely and letting go. It is a heart issue. Pride. We think that we can do a better job than the Lord. Or we don’t believe Him or trust Him.

I want to believe. I feel like the father in Mark 9:24, Immediately the father of the boy cried out, “I do believe; help my unbelief!” I want to trust Him completely. With the most precious parts of my life, my children. Slowly I am trusting Him to write this story, and I know he is going to do it FAR better than me. 

But through it all God has been faithful. He has granted us good news when we needed it. He has given peace when it did not seem possible. He gave glimpses of His glory and power. God has allowed me to learn how to be patient in the waiting. He IS working all things out. The Lord has been growing me through it all. He has shown me more of Him. And for this I am thankful.

If you are walking a bumpy road right now, believe that God is using it for His good. Even if the end of the story is not what you would have written. And it may not be written yet. My daughter’s story is not yet finished. But even in this, I will trust.  

Lord, thank you that you are the one writing out our stories. Help me to trust you regardless of the path my story takes. 

Julie Smith