"Will the pot contend with the potter, or the earthenware with the hand that shapes it? Will the clay ask the potter what he is making?... Thus says the Lord, would you dare question me concerning my children, or instruct me in my handiwork? I alone, I made the earth and created man upon it." He knows exactly what He is doing. I am clay.

The word humble comes from the root word humus, earth, clay. Let me remember that when I question God's dealings. I don't understand Him, but then I'm not asked to understand, only to trust. Bitterness dissolves when I remember the kind of love with which He has loved me--He gave Himself for me. He gave Himself for me. He gave Himself for me. Whatever He is doing now, therefore, is not cause for bitterness. It has to be designed for good, because He loved me and gave Himself for me...

...Six scriptural answers to the question WHY..." Elisabeth Elliot

Even though I don't feel like I'm going through something right now that I don't understand has to be done, or don't trust that God's purposes are for good, this is an excellent point and good references for that feeling.

You gave Yourself for me, Lord. You had me on your mind for me before the foundation of the world. You knit me together in my mother's womb. You have plans for me, to prosper me and not to harm me. You know every hair on my head and how many days You allotted to me. You know my inmost thoughts. You provide my food and clothing. You are bringing me to maturity. You are making a place for me in Heaven. You give me strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow.

Live in me, Lord. May Your life be revealed through my thoughts and actions: dead to sin, dying to self, and growing in righteousness. Fill me with Your Spirit so that You can accomplish what You will with my body. Work on my mom and dad's hearts. Empower and and encourage Michael - a light to his coworkers. How I love him so! And I love You, Lord, - OF COURSE! The BEST!