Growing in the journey

Monday, August 9, 2004

I spent an evening with my recently widowed friend. We had dinner and went to a lighthearted chick flick. On the way home the conversation grew serious as we talked about why hard things happen, like the suffering and death of a husband to cancer. I told her that I know why suffering and trials happen. The only purpose is to glorify the Lord. She began to cry and said I sounded just like her husband. I was sorry to have upset her. Later when I thought back to that part of the conversation, I was amazed. I hadn’t even realized I had reached this point in my journey. I have accepted this trial, surrendered to it, and have determined that I will allow the Lord to work through me for His ultimate purpose and glory.