When a loss is not a loss

How would you feel when someone gives you a gift but then takes it back a few days later? Well, that situation could cause a conflict, although I believe no one in his right mind would do that… or, I just don’t really know with some people.

But if man can do that, we can be assured that God doesn’t. What God gives, He doesn’t take away completely. What I mean is that, there are instances that God allows us to lose something, but He always gives back something greater and better than what He has taken. This truth is a great comfort to us when we lose a loved one, become ill, or a friend moves away. Whatever we have at the moment, it is God’s gift to us, so we have to take care of them to the fullest. It’s true that some gifts are just ours for a short while, but we can surely trust in God that when He does take away, He’ll be bringing something back. You may no longer have your dad around, but your memory of him will help you pass on his legacy to a new generation. You may be bedridden for now, but you can have that best opportunity to spend time with the Lord, and to pray for others. Your friend may have left you, but you’ll have that opportunity to open to new relationships and experience growth in your life.

So, when you’re in a situation where you lose something, take comfort that God has a better one prepared for you. Yes, linger on the loss if you may for healing sake, but be comforted that God sees and knows your situation, and He’s preparing a greater experience for you. God bless you!