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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.”
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.’”
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.
“What makes us different from anyone else? Why must we not pay a cost for freedom? Is it everyone else’s job to sacrifice so that we can enjoy the benefits of their payment? Nay. Freedom isn’t free, Libby. The price is far greater than anyone realizes.”
“By the end of this, our lives will look far different than we can imagine.”
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 wa...
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But just because you want something doesn’t mean God does.
“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.”
There are some things too mysterious for us to understand. 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.”
“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.”
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?
Yet I had learned that what was best wasn’t always what was easy.
