“I will transform the lame into survivors, and those who were scattered into a strong nation;” (Micah 4:7 ISV)
Chaos is like a tornado. It forces us to let go of whatever we are clinging to for security. Long-held beliefs get tossed in the wind; relationships disintegrate; priorities are reshuffled. What was once clear is no longer.
After a tornado, there is a period of disorientation and despair. Some give up; others clean up and start over. Many of us depend on our own skills and work ethic to restore things back to normal, for we can’t imagine anything better than going back to how things were. But there is something better!
We can surrender the broken pieces of our lives to God. He takes what we offer and carefully molds it. He is more concerned about our innermost parts, not an external makeover. The changes may take a few days or a few decades. Once transformed, God has plans for us. We are not put on display to be admired. Instead, God uses us as change agents to transform the lives of others.
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