"All Things in Divine Order" - Romans 8:28 — “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God…”

My dearest, most cherished friend, When one is intimately acquainted with the designs of Providence, the distractions and disarray of this world lose their power to unsettle the soul. Discouragement, that most persistent of foes, finds no lasting foothold—not even when life presents its most vexing trials. Those burdens which once seemed immovable, which no amount of prayer or declaration could ease, shall no longer hold dominion over your spirit. And why, you ask? Because you, my dear, have come to understand a truth most glorious: if a thing resides in your life, and it is not born of rebellion, then it has surely passed through the hands of the Almighty. He has allowed it—nay, ordained it—to shape within you the very likeness of His beloved Son. Take courage, sweet soul! All things—not merely the pleasant or the easily understood—work together for good to those who love Him. You may protest, “But I cannot yet discern the purpose!” Ah, but you shall—only wait with patience. What is now hidden will, in time, be made plain. Even now, the Lord is laying a foundation beneath you so steadfast that when His favour and success at last descend upon you, you shall not buckle beneath their weight. This present discomfort, though it may press upon you, is forging within you a strength to walk not by the fickle approval of others, but by His divine will. In this season of solitude, He is refining you—so that when you step into your Promised Land and face opposition, envy, or betrayal, you shall know, without doubt, what to release and what to hold fast. Above all, you shall know with unshaken certainty that your help comes not from mortal hands, but from the Lord Himself. Do you grasp this truth, my dear? If your heart still trembles, do not rush to seek counsel from just anyone. No, my precious one. Take your questions to the Lord, for He has already pledged: “Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things which you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:3 Do not fear to ask, “Why?” Even the noblest of saints have dared the same. But be warned—the answer may very well undo you, remake you, and fortify you in ways you cannot yet fathom. For it is all… by design. A Prayer for This Appointed Hour Esther 4:14 — “...and who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” My most gracious Lord and Sovereign, These, past days have impressed upon my heart that I was, indeed, fashioned “for such a time as this”. You, O Divine Architect, err not in Your designs. Thus, I humbly entreat You—extend Your mighty hand over my beloved family, my dearest friends, and even my own unworthy self. Shield us from harm as we navigate this life with hearts too prone to falter and minds too stubborn to yield. I seek Your forgiveness, Merciful Father—for the times we have strayed, for the pride we have clung to, for the paths we have trodden without seeking Your guidance. Oh, reveal Your heart to us! Whisper Your purpose into the quiet places of our souls. Bend our wills to Yours. As I rise to meet the duties of this day, I surrender all that I am and all that I do into Your keeping. My confidence rests not in my own meagre strength, nor in the fleeting favour of others, but in You alone. How grateful I am for Your love—so unchanging, so unfailing. With all the affection of my heart, I am Yours. In the precious name of Jesus Christ, Amen.