There are times in your life when God is using your circumstances to bless others. There are times when he tests you openly so your testimony will be believed without question. There are times that God will show up like a flood in your life and sweep everything clean in front of everyone. Our tests are not always just for us, God uses our test to help others but this test, the fight you are in right now, it’s not for them, not right now it’s not. Who knows if they will ever know, but this is not for them.
”But when you pray, you should go into your room and close the door. Then pray to your Father. He is there in that private place. He can see what is done in private, and he will reward you.“
Matthew 6:6 ERV
The situation you are facing right now feels lonely. I am sure you feel isolated and unloved. Have you picked up the phone to tell a friend about your struggle and they did not answer? Or they answered and you couldn’t find the words? Because this test is for you. There are times in your faith walk where you have to grow in your trust. You can’t do that if everything is always sunshine and rainbows. It’s during the testing of your faith that you learn who God is for you. Do something for me, look back at the times you thought were the worst times of your life, now look again and see how the living God kept you. A shout goes right there, well it does for me. Hallelujah!!! In my darkest hours, I met God face to face and he showed me who he was and who I was, in him. It’s during those times that he removed everybody who would have taken credit for my growth. He removed everything that hindered me from seeing him and I’m so much better for the gift of his love. God knows the plans he has for each one of us and because he knows the working of this old world he moves things and circumstances to work for our good.
I know this is a lonely time, I know you may feel broken and lost but imagine this, God is right there with you in the depths of your despair holding you, keeping you and preparing you for what he has prepared for you. He is making you ready for the Yes he promised.
”My brothers and sisters, you will have many kinds of trouble. But this gives you a reason to be very happy. You know that when your faith is tested, you learn to be patient in suffering. If you let that patience work in you, the end result will be good. You will be mature and complete. You will be all that God wants you to be.“
James 1:2-4 ERV
”But you, dear friends, use your most holy faith to build yourselves up even stronger. Pray with the help of the Holy Spirit. Keep yourselves safe in God’s love, as you wait for the Lord Jesus Christ in his mercy to give you eternal life. Help those who have doubts.“
Jude 1:20-22 ERV
”But those who trust in the Lord will become strong again. They will be like eagles that grow new feathers. They will run and not get weak. They will walk and not get tired.“
Isaiah 40:31 ERV
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