Mess to Message

You often hear that God will turn our mess into a message, and I can't help but resonate with that concept, even though it's been a challenging journey for me. It's difficult to fathom why God would allow heart-wrenching experiences to shape us into messengers of His grace, especially when we're still navigating our own storms. Yet, this has been my story, a story I've hesitated to share in its entirety, but I'll tread lightly now to give you a glimpse of what will be in my book.

For over a decade, I've walked through what has felt like the depths of hell. I've prayed fervently and even received prophecies, but these revelations didn't provide much solace to my weary flesh. All they conveyed was that what I was enduring would serve a purpose in helping others on their journey. In hindsight, that prophecy was accurate, as God has indeed used my trials to assist many persons in overcoming their own challenges. Yes, they've triumphed while I continue to endure.

There have been countless moments when I've found myself on my knees, tears streaming down my face, as I implored the Lord for answers, asking Him, "Why me?" Yet, on one profound occasion years ago, He responded with a revelation that penetrated the depths of my soul. He urged me to stop dwelling on the "why" because, you see, there's a greater purpose behind our struggles, a purpose that becomes clear only after we've emerged victorious.

The Word of God assures us that He knew us even before we were formed in our mother's womb. He intimately knows every fiber of our being, and there's nothing concealed about us that escapes His awareness. In the grand tapestry of our lives, even our messes serve a divine purpose, ultimately transforming into powerful messages of His divine love and redemption.

So, as we continue our journey, however messy it might seem, remember that while we continue to use what he has given us. God, in His infinite glory, will use our mess to help someone on their journey; after all, it’s the very premise of our lives to be our brother's keeper in whichever way that might be.