There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
1 Corinthians 10:13
“It seemed intended by the blessed providence of God that I should be blind all my life, and I thank him for the dispensation. If perfect earthly sight were offered me tomorrow I would not accept it. I might not have sung hymns to the praise of God if I had been distracted by the beautiful and interesting things about me.”
Frances (Fanny) Jane Crosby
Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end.
Ecclesiates 3:11 NLT
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
2 Corinthians 12:8-10
How can I be mad at God when the very depression, health issues, pain, hurt, job situation, failures, anger, insecurity, shame, confusion, desperation, unforgiveness, bitterness, resentment, jealousy, greed, pride, etc, He allowed in my life led me to His arms, to seek Him, to find His love, and to the secret dwelling place of the Most High?
Does your life seem botched up? Ever feel like you could have done a better job at being God regarding your life? We have. What we’re discovering is that God was in control all the way, and as we walk with Him, He unveils the beautiful reasons behind the details of our lives that He was watching over and allowing for His glory and for the testimony He uses to love and rescue others.
Through Romans 8:28, God provided a way of escape for me. I can never thank Him enough for making this precious verse a reality in my life. He rescued me from the turmoil the depressing circumstances of my life were suffocating me with. His promise to work all things together for my good is giving wonderful meaning to – and turning – my circumstances into blessed peace, rest and joy.
Fanny Crosby became blind at an early age possibly as the result of a doctor botching up a procedure when treating a cold that had impacted her eyes.
“It seemed intended by the blessed providence of God that I should be blind all my life, and I thank him for the dispensation. If perfect earthly sight were offered me tomorrow I would not accept it. I might not have sung hymns to the praise of God if I had been distracted by the beautiful and interesting things about me.”
Frances Crosby
“Oh what a happy soul I am. Although I cannot see, I am resolved that in this world contented I will be. How many blessings I enjoy that other people don’t. To weep and sigh because I am blind? I cannot and I won’t.” Frances Crosby
All the Way My Savior Leads Me – The Haven Quartet*
All The Way My Savior Leads Me
By Fanny Crosby
All the way my Savior leads me;
What have I to ask beside?
Can I doubt His tender mercy,
Who through life has been my Guide?
Heav’nly peace, divinest comfort,
Here by faith in Him to dwell!
For I know, whate’er befall me,
Jesus doeth all things well,
For I know, whate’er befall me,
Jesus doeth all things well.
All the way my Savior leads me,
Cheers each winding path I tread,
Gives me grace for every trial,
Feeds me with the living bread.
Though my weary steps may falter,
And my soul athirst may be,
Gushing from the Rock before me,
Lo! a spring of joy I see,
Gushing from the Rock before me,
Lo! a spring of joy I see.
All the way my Savior leads me;
Oh, the fullness of His grace!
Perfect rest to me is promised
In my Father’s blest embrace.
When my spirit, clothed immortal,
Wings its flight to realms of day,
This my song through endless ages:
Jesus led me all the way,
This my song through endless ages:
Jesus led me all the way.
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto
thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him,
and he shall direct thy paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6
But godliness with contentment is great gain.
1 Timothy 6:6
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
John 14:27
Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
Ephesians 5:20
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
Romans 5:3-5
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28
All the way…Jesus (God Almighty; Prince of Peace) leads me. Praise God!
But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:57 NIV
God bless,
Mark
*Through God’s leading, my great uncle, Paul Meyers, began “The Haven of Rest” ministry in 1934. The ministry is now called “Haven Today.”