HEARTACHE...

Some things God calls us to in life cause much heartache. It can cause me to want to give up the fight because the heartache is beginning to cause physical pain to such an extent that going on another day seems near impossible. But then God reminds me of His purpose, of which I hardly understand. However, I know His purpose is good and right. So, do we hope in what we cannot see? That's what faith is, right? I just read an exert from Oswald Chambers. He says,

"I have to learn that the aim in life I God's, not mine. God is using me from His great personal standpoint, and all He asks of me is that I trust Him, and never say - Lord, this give me such HEARTACHE. To talk in that way makes me a clog. When I stop telling God what I want, He can catch me up for what He wants without let or hindrance. He can crumple me up or exalt me, He can do anything He chooses. He simply asks me to have implicit faith in Himself and in His goodness. Self-pity is of the devil, if I go off on that line I cannot be used by God for His purpose in this world".

It's funny that I've been telling God about my HEARTACHE and the heartaches of others I know, and then God shows me this. God seems to speak straight into our hearts what we need to hear! Thank You Lord...