103 – Shane – “I’m about to lose my children. Please help me!”
“Michael please I need your help I am in a very time sensitive situation. I need your help please. If you could help me out I would greatly appreciate it. Please reach back to me. I’m about to lose my children which you probably hear all the time, but it’s a very similar situation to yours. Please give me a message back. I’d love to speak with you, please please please help me!”
103 – Shane – “I’m about to lose my children. Please help me!” (10-09-2021).mp3
Not My Will, But Yours: Embracing God's Sovereignty
Life can throw curveballs that leave us reeling in pain and confusion. We may find ourselves desperately seeking comfort, reaching out to anyone who might offer solace. But what if the true comfort we crave can only be found in surrendering to the One who holds all things in His hands?
When facing trials, it's tempting to focus on the circumstances themselves. We analyze, we question, we try to understand why and we run to others for help. But as Isaiah 2:22 reminds us, "Stop trusting in man, who has but a breath in his nostrils. Of what account is he?" Our circumstances, however difficult, are not the ultimate reality. The God of our circumstances is.
James 5:13 instructs us, "Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray." Instead of running to temporary fixes or human counsel, we are called to bring our burdens directly to God. This requires humility, a recognition that we are not in control. It means surrendering the outcome, even when it's the last thing we want to do.
The book of Job paints a vivid picture of a man stripped of everything he held dear. Yet, even in his anguish, he acknowledges God's sovereignty. If God snatches away, who can question Him? (Job 9:12). This radical surrender, though painful, is the pathway to true peace.
Jesus Himself emphasized this principle. In Luke 14:26, He states, "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be my disciple." This doesn't mean we should despise our families, but rather that our love for God must supersede all other affections. We must be willing to let go of everything, recognizing that it all belongs to Him.
So, when life throws its hardest punches, remember the God of your circumstances. Surrender your will, your desires, and your outcomes to Him. Trust in His sovereignty, even when it hurts. There, in the midst of the storm, you will find the unwavering peace that only He can provide.
