Trials/Tribulations

“My brethren count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that this testing of your faith produces patience.” James 1:2-3 (NKJV)

Constant sighs. The overwhelming feelings of anxiety and fear surfaces with each breath taken at the very thought of everything before you. 

I’m tired. I take one step forward only to be knocked back two. Why me? Why am I constantly facing difficult trials? 

Those are statements and questions spoken aloud and from the heart with sincere calls for help.

My belief is that when we state “I’m tired,” the Lord will show you differently. He’ll place more before you only for you to realize that you will overcome even though you spoke those words. God knows just how much you can and cannot bear.

You take one step forward and knocked back two. Did you ever consider that the path you were taking was not the path God wanted you on?  

You ask God to guide you, yet when you’re headed in the direction YOU desire only to be disappointed so, you feel discouraged. God knows the plans He has for you. (Jeremiah 29:11)

"Why me?"  "Why not you?"
" The race is not given to the swift, nor the battle to the strong." (Ecclesiates 9:11)

So my question to you again is, “Why not you?” God knows what you’re capable of doing even though you fail to see that in yourself. Your constant trials are not always for you and believe it or not they are not always signifying a setback. You must endure so others can see just how magnificent God is. They must see that it was HIM that brought you through and that He’s using you to bring others to HIM.

As you face each trial embrace it and allow your faith in God to get you through. The end is such a glorious site, so get there and enjoy the grace of new beginnings!!!

 “But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.” 1 Peter 5:10