The difficult circumstances in our lives, many times, are not changed by God.  He may not change our circumstances, our jobs or our marriages.  But, He changes us for His purposes and His glory in those very situations. Take Joseph’s life as an example.

(NASB) Genesis 39:21-23 “But the Lord was with Joseph and extended kindness to him and gave him favor in the sight of the chief jailer.
22 The chief jailer committed to Joseph’s charge all the prisoners who were in the jail; so that whatever was done there, he was responsible for it.
23 The chief jailer did not supervise anything under Joseph’s charge because the Lord was with him; and whatever he did, the Lord made to prosper.”

What we can know for ourselves from the life of Joseph:
The Lord – Jehovah, the Almighty God of the Holy Bible, is the same today as He was in the days of Joseph.

He extends His kindness to His followers.

He gives us favor in the sight of those over us.

Some of the results of the Lord’s overruling kindnesses:
We are given responsibility for those in our sphere of influence.

We are given freedom in doing our God-given responsibilities – even in circumstances we may not like.

Whatever we do – the Lord makes it prosper.  We are a blessing to others.

~ Take it to heart ~

(NASB) Psalm 143:10 “Teach me to do Your will,
For You are my God;
Let Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.”

Is this your prayer?
‘Teach me Your will for You are my God.  Lead me on level ground in my circumstances by Your Spirit.
You are Immanuel, You are with me ~ this day!
In the name of Jesus, Amen!  (So be it in my life.)’