When Nothing Makes Sense

 

By Andrea Merrell

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.

Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV

 

“I’ve got to figure this out,” my friend said as tears rolled down her cheeks. “Make some sense out of it. I just don’t understand.”

I could certainly understand her pain. Let’s face it, there are times in our life when absolutely nothing makes sense. I can look back on different scenarios when I went through a series of hard times and, as we all do, wanted to know why.

What I’ve learned over the years is that being God’s child means I put my faith, hope, and trust in Him—and Him alone. I cannot depend on my own perspective. And most importantly, I must give up my right to understand because God doesn’t owe me an explanation. His ways and thoughts are so much higher and greater than mine. He’s given me His Word, His Spirit, and His promise to never leave me.

He’s also promised to work all things together for my good. That means no matter what life throws at me, God can turn it into something for my benefit and His glory. He makes beauty out of ashes and turns mourning into joy. Only God.

When nothing makes sense, stop over-analyzing and start trusting the One who can make all things right.

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