When the Day Comes (Timeless #1)

by Gabrielle Meyer

Just because we think—or know—we are right does not mean that Louis is wrong. His life and experiences have led to his own conclusions. ’Tis not my place to be his conscience.”

My life was not meaningless. God had an expected end in mind. He had marked out all my days in both paths. Yes, I had choices to make, but I had submitted to His will years ago, choosing to trust Him with all my heart. All I could do was beseech Him to lead me on the right path and trust that He would.

We must take whatever joy can be found from each day and not borrow tomorrow’s sorrow.”

“But I also know that our hopes and dreams are not always God’s. Sometimes He has a plan that looks much different from ours.” “But how can that be?” My voice was filled with anger and despair. “Why would He allow me to want this life when He didn’t intend for me to keep it?” “I won’t pretend to have all the answers. God is concerned with the state of your heart more than where you live or what time you occupy. He wants to know that He has your heart, Libby. All of it. He wants to know that

It’s not just about what you want but how you can best serve God for His purposes.”

I would love this baby more than life itself, and I would give up everything for her, over and over again. It was the power and the miracle of life. It was the same love that Christ had shown for me when He gave up His life on the cross. He had laid down his life so that others could live. I would be asked to do the same for my child.

“Only God is in control of our destiny. He alone is sovereign. When we try to control the people and events around us, we are telling Him He doesn’t know what’s best for us. We’re setting ourselves up as our own gods, elevating ourselves above Him. It’s a dangerous game, Libby.”

We are not meant to know all the answers. Only God is, and He calls us to trust and believe that He is doing what is best.”

use what you’ve learned from me and from this life to do good and further God’s kingdom in the time you occupy.”

“Freedom isn’t stagnant or guaranteed. It lives and breathes and must be defended constantly. Don’t take it for granted. Fight for it, both in the public and private spheres of your life. And always look for ways to help,” she continued, almost feverish in her instructions. “That is one of our greatest purposes upon this earth. To be the helpers.” I

then couldn’t I trust that God was faithful and loving and that He knew what was best for me even when I couldn’t see it for myself?

I had a choice to make, and I had a feeling I would be called to make it over and over again, day after day. I had before me life and death, blessings and curses. I would need to choose life.

no matter the path we are called to take, God does not leave us or forsake us. That is the hope we hold dearest of all.