You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people. Genesis 50:20 (NLT)
To all appearances, Joseph’s life was a wreck. Once the favorite child of a wealthy father, Joseph went from son to slave, from pampered to prisoner. His life spiraled downwards faster than the stock market during a recession. His hopes were shattered, his dreams destroyed.
Yet in God’s hands, bad is transformed into good. That’s the thing about God; oftentimes, He places mountains in our path to teach us grit, endurance, and determination. Not because He’s picking on us but because He’s preparing us for His purpose—a purpose that far exceeds our greatest aspiration.
That’s exactly what He was doing in Joseph’s life. Psalm 105:19 tells us, “Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the Lord tested Joseph’s character.” Why would God test him? To build him into a discerning leader who would save the lives of thousands.
Whatever your struggle, God is not blind to it. On the contrary, He uses it to shape your character and align you with His purpose: building the Kingdom of God.
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Published by Renee Srch
Born to an American father and a British mother, Renée Srch grew up in France where she obtained her French Baccalaureate. She attended IBME in Switzerland, graduating with a degree in Missions and Theology.
She is a wife, a mother to three boys, and a critter mom to two rescue dogs and fourteen rescue cats. Renée has led and taught writing workshops through the Ozarks Chapter of American Christian Writers and is currently a member of the Springfield Writer’s Guild and Sleuth's Ink, in Springfield, Mo.
Renée has published thirteen books under her given name. She also writes suspense novels under pen name R.J. Dawkins. She writes across genres and for all age groups. Her brand is Wholesome Books for the Whole Family. Besides her own books, she has contributed to four Chicken Soup for the Soul books, two anthologies, and published numerous magazine articles. She has received several awards, among which was an award from Writer’s Digest for her personal essay, Treasures from the Sea, and Global Library Award and Book Cover Award for Miracle Moments; Helping the Rescued Become the Rescuers. Her children’s book, It’s Dark in the Ark, was a number one bestseller on Amazon.
You can learn more about her work at www.ReneeVajkoSrch.com, https://www.facebook.com/ReneeVajkoSrch
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