This has been our experience as well. Extreme coincidence that prevents a terrible outcome. God is the ultimate judo master. Men and the enemy of our Lord can’t plan for him.
Indeed, planning a wish-list is almost impossible, because God has other plans. But usually, the adverse times seem to be 'for the better' at the end, as well.
It has been my experience that the more I try to think my way out the worse things get but when I Thank my way out ( finding gratitude and giving it to God) then things begin to work out. Someone told me once that true surrender to God’s will is like floating in a lake of joy. I am apparently pretty stubborn because I am still in the sudden rapids water fall, whirlpool and random drunk dudes in a bad mood portion of floating the river. lol. However I have had definite moments where it was indeed peaceful and joyful and amazing. I have seen miracles that doctors can’t explain and met individuals who al far far more incredible than I am and have endured far worse but have such a beautiful spirit and wisdom from their walk with Christ. So I am fairly certain this log ride is definitely worth it even if it feels pretty frightening at times. I can only imagine what those who actively seek to oppose him must experience when he isn’t just doing a course correction and not being gentle. Yikes
This has been our experience as well. Extreme coincidence that prevents a terrible outcome. God is the ultimate judo master. Men and the enemy of our Lord can’t plan for him.
Indeed, planning a wish-list is almost impossible, because God has other plans. But usually, the adverse times seem to be 'for the better' at the end, as well.
So God knows a few things that we don't.
It has been my experience that the more I try to think my way out the worse things get but when I Thank my way out ( finding gratitude and giving it to God) then things begin to work out. Someone told me once that true surrender to God’s will is like floating in a lake of joy. I am apparently pretty stubborn because I am still in the sudden rapids water fall, whirlpool and random drunk dudes in a bad mood portion of floating the river. lol. However I have had definite moments where it was indeed peaceful and joyful and amazing. I have seen miracles that doctors can’t explain and met individuals who al far far more incredible than I am and have endured far worse but have such a beautiful spirit and wisdom from their walk with Christ. So I am fairly certain this log ride is definitely worth it even if it feels pretty frightening at times. I can only imagine what those who actively seek to oppose him must experience when he isn’t just doing a course correction and not being gentle. Yikes