Another central theme is the concept of trusting God's provision, even when it doesn't resemble what we expect or desire. TerKeurst narrates her frustration and eventual insight regarding a family investment venture she initially opposed. Through this experience, she learned to view the seemingly unfavorable situation as God's answered prayer. She explains, 'If God isn’t giving His provision to us in the way we expect right now, then we must trust there’s something God knows that we don’t know.' This realization emphasizes the importance of relinquishing control and trusting that God’s plans for us, though sometimes confusing or painful, are inherently good. | Lysa TerKeurst | Forgiving What You Can't Forget

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Trusting God's Provision

Another central theme is the concept of trusting God's provision, even when it doesn't resemble what we expect or desire. TerKeurst narrates her frustration and eventual insight regarding a family investment venture she initially opposed. Through this experience, she learned to view the seemingly unfavorable situation as God's answered prayer. She explains, 'If God isn’t giving His provision to us in the way we expect right now, then we must trust there’s something God knows that we don’t know.' This realization emphasizes the importance of relinquishing control and trusting that God’s plans for us, though sometimes confusing or painful, are inherently good.

-- Lysa TerKeurst