God Is Still Writing Your Story

There have been times when my heart ached because of a situation I did not like: a bad decision that led to bad situation, an unexpected happenstance that created an unresolved circumstance, a health issue that hung on for far too long. A chapter that I did not like. I’ve thought, God I do not like this chapter of my story!

A Shunammite woman in the Old Testament had both good and bad chapters recorded in 2 Kings 4. It all started when she invited the prophet Elijah to join her and her husband for a homecooked meal. She knew that he was a holy man, so decided to add a room onto her house where he could stay when passing through town.

Elisha was so grateful for her kindness, he wanted to do something special to show his gratitude. She assured him that she didn’t need a thing. She had plenty of money, a fine husband, ample farmland, a nice home, and a good standing in her community. But Elisha wouldn’t let it go. He asked his servant, Gehazi, if he had any ideas. “Well, she doesn’t have son, and her husband is old,” he replied.

Elisha called her back to his room and announced, “About this time next year, you will hold a son in your arms.”

“No, my lord,” she objected. “Don’t mislead your servant, O man of God!”

Elisha wasn’t misleading her at all. The next year, she gave birth to a son. That’s a good story! I like that story!

A few years later, the boy experienced an excruciating headache. As his mom held him in her lap, the boy died. I do not like that story.

The boy’s mom got on a donkey and went to find Elisha. She wouldn’t leave until he agreed to returned to her home. Elisha went in the boy’s room, shut the door, and prayed to the LORD. Then he got on the bed and lay upon the boy, mouth to mouth, eyes to eyes, hands to hand. As he stretched himself out upon him, the boy’s body grew warm. Then Elisha got up, walked around, and stretched out on the boy’s body again. That might seem a bit odd for us readers, but all I know is the boy was healed. He sneezed seven times and then opened his eyes.

That’s a good story. I like that story.

We are all going to have good chapters and bad chapters. We’re going to have times when we think, I do not like this story and other times we think, I do like this story. The key is to not get stuck in life’s difficult chapters but keep moving to the flow of the Author’s pen. God is still writing your story.

Father, some chapters of my story that are so difficult. However, I know You can use all the broken pieces to make a magnificent masterpiece. Help me not get stuck in a bad chapter due to disappointment or discouragement, but to keep moving forward, knowing there is more to be written. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Where are you right now? A good chapter or a bad chapter? Either way, if you’re willing to keep moving forward and not get stuck in a bad chapter, leave a comment and say…God is still writing my story, and I will not get stuck!

Digging Deeper

Can I tell you a secret? When You Don’t Like Your Story is one of the most powerful, important books I’ve ever written. Through this message, God changed my life! I know He can change yours too. In the pages, you will learn how God wants to turn your worst chapters into your greatest victories! It’s never too soon…and it’s never too late. Let’s do it together!

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