I started off last year learning about God’s long-suffering love for me. When I have looked at life’s circumstances and been tempted to think him angry, disappointed or withholding, I have instead found him patiently waiting for my realization that he is working miracles in my heart and mind. For me, the greatest spiritual battles are played out on the field of my mind and heart.
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” — Ephesians 3:20-21 (NIV)
I am learning that sometimes God performs a miracle on my heart and mind over a miracle concerning my circumstances. He does immeasurably more than I can ask or imagine, but it takes time and most important, it takes faith to believe. It takes time in the unknown, in the uncomfortable.
“If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us […] But even if he does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your god’s or worship the image of gold you have set up.” — Daniel 3:17-18
