I have this friend, she is amazing and beautiful, and she doesn't know it.  I would imagine that most of us could easily say that about some wonderful friend in our lives.  All she ever thought she wanted appears to be falling apart.  It is such a rude awakening when you discover that even the things that are "supposed" to be ours, "supposed" to be off limits, "supposed" to be under our control, are not.  When I see her, I think, "You deserve more than this."  But really, if it came down to us getting what we deserve, well, that ain't pretty.  So, I take a few more steps back to look at the "Kingdom" picture of this situation, and I am filled with hope and expectation for the Lord to reveal His glory through her and her "impossibles".  And I know He will.  She feels like Leah, but really she is Rachel in His eyes. 

Lord, let me be there when You restore her.  I thank you for the burden I carry for her, which is no burden at all, but is hope and joy and faith that You will glorify Yourself, and we are beneficiaries of your glory.   You are creating and revealing treasure.  Your works are beautiful.