God Uses Our Disappointments

James 1:3 (NLT) For when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.

Many of us know Kay Arthur by the Inductive Bible Study ministry God has entrusted to her care and oversight. She has been used in mighty ways helping 1000s learn how to study the Bible for themselves.

Did you know that this powerful ministry was actually born out of great disappointment? Kay contracted a serious heart infection while serving on the mission field in Mexico. Her sickness was so severe; it forced her to return home. "I felt like a failure," she wrote. "Depression set in until I cried 'Father, whatever you want.'"

"It would be several years before I'd see how He'd use those formative years of study in Mexico to prepare me to write inductive Bible studies that would eventually reach fifty-two countries."

"My disappointments aren't over," Kay admits. "Pain and trials are almost constant companions, but never enemies. They drive me into His sovereign arms. There He takes my disappointments and works everything together for the good."

Trusting God,
Pastor Ed

Response:
Very good! Many years ago I can remember when I will call it the spirit of loneliness overwhelmed me and I asked the Lord to completely fill that empty place in my heart and ever since then I have not been lonely. He meets every need we have and I do love him so much for all that he has done for me and continues to do. Most of all for my salvation and peace of mind! Thanks for all you do for us in sharing the wisdom that the Lord has given you. I pray for the Lord to bless you and your family abundantly every day! Love, because He Lives!