the bigger picture.

Does it ever seem as though every bad thing that could possibly happen in your life is occuring?

That may be true, but if you could see the big picture of your past, present, and future, you just might
see a beautiful ending.

Think about Joseph from the Bible. He was thrown into a pit by his own flesh and blood! And if that
wasn't enough, his brothers then sold him to slave traders! Does that seem like a good thing? Not at first...

Then jump ahead few years. What happened to him? He was placed in the highest position of the land
right beneath the king himself! And because of his position, he was capable of saving Egypt of famine.
Wow. But look back. This never would of happened if he wasn't thrown into the pit. Even Joseph
said, "God sent me here ahead of you to save people's lives."

So see, God really knows what he's doing! It may not seem like it during the trials, but we also can't
see the big picture. Remember that God always wants the best for us. And the struggles are all part
of His great plan.

{This beautiful sunset appeared after a big storm}

"For we know that all things work together for the good of those who love God and are called according
to His purpose."

{Romans 8:28}

"When life seems like a rollercoaster, know that God made that rollercoaster. And He assigns you
the car you will ride in."

{Dan Bare}