Acknowledging that God’s ways are not our ways and accepting that truth has made a real difference in my life, and it can in yours, too. Romans 11:33 says, “Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out!”
This single verse has taught me how to accept the unacceptable. The following principles, drawn from the application of this single verse, give me a lens through which to look at everything that happens to me. I offer them to you as well.
Principles to Accept the Unacceptable
Believing these facts about God should erase all why’s. We are to stop asking Why? and start looking at Whostands behind the scene. It is God in His absolute sovereignty! This calls us to worship.
RESPOND
Dear Lord, “Oh, the depth of the riches both of Your wisdom and knowledge, O God! How unsearchable are Your judgments and Your ways are past finding out. Your greatness cannot be imagined. You are greater than all language, and no words can express your majesty. You are above all, outside of all, and beyond all I can even imagine. You are without limits. When I speak of You I cannot refer to amount or size or weight, for You are beyond measure. You are not less or more, large or small. You are simply God, the infinite One. A human mind has no capacity to comprehend You. What I can do is praise, adore, and worship You.” Amen. (prayer by Robert Savage)
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REFLECT
Memorize Romans 11:33 and recall it when the Why? questions come up.
Turn your focus away from your circumstance and onto God. Write on a notecard: “God did this! He allowed this, He planned this, He brought this. He knows this, and He has used it for my good. My situation is a part of His wisdom, His knowledge, His judgments, His ways—and those are past finding out!”
REMEMBER
Stop asking Why? and start looking at Whostands behind the scene.
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Jim and Elizabeth George are bestselling authors and national speakers dedicated to helping people live a life after God’s own heart. Together, they have written over 150 books with more than 14 million copies sold around the world. For over 35 years, the teachings and steadfast example of Elizabeth and Jim have helped countless men and women:
Jim and Elizabeth George are bestselling authors and national speakers dedicated to helping people live a life after God’s own heart. Together, they have written over 150 books with more than 14 million copies sold around the world. For over 35 years, the teachings and steadfast example of Elizabeth and Jim have helped countless men and women:
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