Probably the biggest lesson I've been learning from being
involved in ministry- especially Ukrainian ministry- is to trust God and
remember that He is sovereign and good.
Over the past year, we've been faced with many various
situations- some have been really awesome and others have been a bit trying.
But looking back, I can see how God has used these experiences to teach and
grow us.
The Bible says that God “works all things to the benefits of
those who love Him” (Romans 8:28), and He has “a plan and a purpose” for us
(Jeremiah 29:11). Even if we can't see what God is doing or why He is doing it,
He loves us and has our best interest in mind. Why do we hesitate to trust the
Creator of the Universe with our lives and instead “lean on our own
understanding” (Prov. 3:5)? God is the one who is totally sovereign and wise,
not us! I like to think of it this way:
if a situation is out of our control, that leaves it in God's hands, which is
the best place to be.
Of course, as humans, it can still be difficult to trust God
and not to worry. I think part of the reason we hesitate to trust God is
because we can't always see what He is doing. We all face things in life where
we don't understand what is going on or why God lets certain things happen. But
we need to remember God's promises, and we need to trust Him, knowing that He
loves us and He has a purpose and a plan for everything.
Jennifer - age 16
Jennifer - age 16
