The Big Picture

I figure half the reason why many of us have such a big problem with God is that we don't understand who he is, what he stands for and how he works.

We seem to have this huge misconception of a God who is full of hate and watches as his people suffer but the truth of the matter is are not looking a the BIG Picture. 

As in so many other scenarios we have chosen to take a look at the 'bad' and run with it. We have chosen to blame God for all our suffering and left it at that but the truth of the matter is there really is more to it.... 

God is love and despite what you and I would like to believe he has never promised us a painless life. His word tells us that there will be pain and suffering but it also tells us that his LOVE endures forever and that even though there may be pain rejoicing will come. He promises that at the end of the day he orchestrates all things to work together for our good.

If we could only hold onto those truths and see the picture as it really is, not just one self conceived aspect, our existence will be so much better. Instead of anger, hate and despair all that negativity will permeate to Hope, Love, Joy and Peace. 

Why not believe in better tomorrow??

Written by 
Chido Dziva Chikwari

This piece was inspired by the Jesus Culture song below entitled, "Your Love Never Fails". Woke up this morning and the lyrics kept playing over and over in my head and after listening to it it got me thinking. I do understand that I don't have all the answers and to be honest I probably never will. At each instance I can only hope to get tiny glimpses of the BIG Picture. One of the pieces being that life is more than just us, pain and despair. I choose to be happy and want to try and look for the good in all situations and hopefully that will lead me to have the above: Hope, Love, Joy and Peace at least. I'm a sucker for the happy ending! lol

Much Love!!!! XOXO

Biblical References: 

 

 

Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

 

Romans 8:28

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

 

Psalm 30:5

For his anger lasts only a moment but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.