He causes all things to work together for good in our lives as part of His plan…. not only the blessings and happy times, but also the hard stuff, the ugly stuff, the stuff we wish would go away. For those who love and acknowledge Him, He tenderly takes the pain, the suffering, the disappointment and the brokenness and miraculously weaves them together with His thread of goodness until the beautiful tapestry of our lives is formed. Not easily perceptible to the natural eye, this thread of goodness can only be discerned with a soft heart that is pliable in His hands. But it is as real as the air we breathe.

These life roads coexist very closely; they are intertwined in many ways, twisting and turning and winding together simultaneously; yet they remain equidistant from each other. Interestingly, they all lead to the same place, so no matter which road I choose, I will eventually arrive at the intended destination. But I have a choice which road I will travel down.

We have learned that no matter how fierce the storm, Hands of Hope are far more powerful. They stand in wait, ready to reach down and lift us up, carry us, deliver us. If we falter, it’s not because Hands of Hope have failed us. It’s simply that we have loosened our grip.