Now yesterday, I shared a few things I had personally learned as my wife and family have gone through difficulties. Today I would like to share a few nuggets ( and I am not talking about chicken) that we have gleaned also in the valley's of life. Perhaps they will help you as they have helped us...
When in the valley or under the test of life here are a few things to do...
First, Do not give up. So often we are tempted to quit and throw in the towel when times are hard. We seldom hear that staying is right and even good. Well let me say, it is! If we bailout too soon, then we seldom learn the lessons God has intended for us. We do not grow and thus remain stuck in our old patterns and habits. In Galatians 6:9 it says "And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. " MMMMM see what I mean. God says that we will miss seeing good come from our bad situation if we jump out too soon. Stay put dear one....let God work on your situation and in you!
Second, Pray without stopping. So often we pray for a day or two but then quickly give up. We fail to understand that prayer itself may be the reason God has allowed us to go through this trial. You see, prayer in its most basic and yet powerful form is communicating with God. HE wants to hear from us. He loves it when we as HIS children call out to HIM in prayer. So, pray daily, pray often each day regarding your burden. Psalm 55:17 Morning, noon, and night
I plead aloud in my distress, and the Lord hears my voice. 18 He rescues me and keeps me safe from the battle waged against me,
Third, Control your focus. Guard your mind. If you sit around daily fretting over "your" plight then you will forever be anxious and worried. Keep your mind busy on good things. Things of God and HIS truth. I once counseled a young mother who admitted that she continually thought over and over in her thought life that she was dumb, she was actually starting to believe these lying thoughts. According to 2 Corinthians 10:5 we must...bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ...bring our thinking in line with HIS truths. That is why in Philippians 4 we read this... Fix your thoughts on what is true and honorable and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. So what are you spending your time thinking about? How about HIS promises for you!
Lastly, Be faithful. Do what you know to be right in your situation. It may mean for you and I that we have to stop doing some things to priortize our lives to make it through the present struggle. Life is really about how we adapt to all of it's curve balls. WE all face them but how we adjust determines whether we strike out or knock a home run! We can only do this when we realize the promise of Romans 8....28 And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
No matter what you are struggling with today try these few helps and see if God will not show up....just in time!!!
Batter UP!
Blessings, Bruce
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