Have you ever had one of those days you wish you could do over? Just wipe the slate clean and start again? When a decision you made or action you took costs you or someone you love dearly?
Yesterday was one of those days for me. Knowing what I know now, I’d give anything to be able to hit the rewind button and make the changes necessary to correct the issue. But I can’t. The damage is done.
But what I can do, is entrust it to God and know He is in control even during the hard times, when we don’t understand why things happen. Often we blame ourselves for things we have no real control over.
Maybe for you it’s a rough week or a difficult season of life you’re up against. The Lord has said, “Never will I leave you; Never will I forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5) No matter what our circumstances, He is there with us. He never lets go.
In my novel, Under Prairie Skies, my hero, Chad Avery blames himself for the loss of his wife and young son. Such misgivings leave him unable to move forward in life. Instead, he holds his emotions in, allowing them to eat away at his future until God uses my heroine, Charlotte Stanton, to help him realize his guilt feelings aren’t grounded.
He in turn, helps bring to light Charlotte’s self-centered ways and as iron sharpens iron, the Lord uses them to sharpen each other. (Proverbs 27:17)
There are some things we will never understand in this life, but the Lord can use our failings, our heartaches, and life’s challenges to strengthen our faith and reliance on Him. When the hard times come–and they will–hold onto God’s promises and press forward. We can’t undo the past, but we can find God in the present and know Who holds our tomorrow.
Read how God works in the lives of Cynthia Roemer’s characters in her Inspirational, Historical Romance (Prairie Sky) Series.
UNDER THIS SAME SKY ~ BOOK ONE
UNDER PRAIRIE SKIES ~ BOOK TWO
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Love you, friend. You did a marvelous job of turning a tragedy into something for God’s glory. Continuing to lift you up in prayer.
Thanks so much, Crystal. I so appreciate your kind words. Blessings and prayers on your writing journey!
Cynthia: I’ve had many a day like the one you experienced! Thank goodness God never says, “This is the last time I’m going to put you back together.” He still uses broken vessels. 🙂
Amen. Thanks so much, Cheryll, for the words of encouragement. Blessings!
We all make mistakes don’t we, God is always there for a second chance, He knows our hearts, bless you.
Thank you so much, Ann! You’re always bring me sweet encouragement. God bless you, my friend!
We have all gone through this, we are human, and we all make mistakes, the good thing is that if we learn by our mistakes , God willing we will not or we will try our hardest to not do it again. Our God is an Awesome God and He knows what’s in our Hearts and what we need to do and what we need help with. Fear Not God is Always ready to catch us. <3
Thanks so much, Alicia! Your kind words are appreciated. You’re so right. God never leaves our side and is always there to pick us up when we need Him. Blessings!