Beyond Grateful

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. –Isaiah 55:8

Recently, I have incessantly prayed at the Adoration Chapel for wisdom. I know that relying on my own knowledge and understanding is not enough to grant me the peace that I am longing for. Today, I am so grateful to finally decipher God’s message to me through Isaiah 55:8.

I always want to have a firm understanding of why things are happening or what probable things might occur given our uncertain future. I always want to be in control of everything in my life. Thus, I am often left weary or anxious when challenges arise. But indeed, His thoughts are nothing like mine. While there are things that I have yet to understand, I know that He is sovereign and is always in control—that everything is according to His plan and hence I need not be afraid.

Lord, thank you for your reminder that it is only until I fully rest on You that I will be able to find the peace and joy which my soul longs for. I might not understand Your wisdom, but I know I can trust Your will that in the end, all things will work out for the good. You know the desires of my heart and I am sure that I can be at peace in surrendering all of my joys and sufferings to You.

For Your words and comfort, I am always, always grateful.

Mama Mary, St. Jude and St. Therese, thank you for your intercession!

Hay Lord, I love You sobra. Thank you po J