When God Doesn't Seem To Show Up

"Father, What do I do when You don't show up the way I thought You would?"

"My beloved child, carefully consider this: if you don't change your beliefs, your life will be the same forever. I realize that the life of faith I call you to live can, at times, be very disillusioning. Yet there is hope. There is life after a shattered dream. After several of them. My Word and My Promises are clear on this:

"The suffering won't last forever. It won't be long before [I] tghis generous God who has great plans for us in Christ - eternal and glorious plans they are - will have put you together and on your feet for good. He get's the last word - yes I do". [1 Peter 5:10]

Just because Plan A has come to a sudden stop doesn't mean that I am finished with your life! I have not been caught by surprise. I already have Plan B in motion. And far more times than not Plan B turns out to far exceed the treasures you thought you had in Plan A.

Here's what you do:

1. Move past the feelings of crisis, panic fear, paralysis and over control
2. Don't run. Lean toward Me instead of panicking.
3. Resist the urge to give up. Continue waiting upon Me to act.
4. See Me in your circumstances - even when I don't seem to be there.
5. Make peace with doubt.
6. Ask the right questions in order to find real, satisfying answers.
7. Exploer the relationship between shattered dreams and true spiritual transformation.
8. Don't isolate yourself away from people and relationships. Find hope through the redemptive power of community.

Despite what your circumstances are telling you, I am for you! I am there!!"