Are You Going Through Struggles in Your Life?
James 1:2-4
Are you going through struggles in
your life? Does it seem that no matter what you do, things are falling apart
around you; your finances, job, personal life, and family? I have found in my 31
years as a follower of Christ, there will be struggles, there will be valleys
that seem insurmountable. What do you do when God seems so far away that you
cannot even feel His presence?
Some of the circumstances you may be
facing is self-inflicted. You may have done something in your personal life
that has caused a domino effect that is casting shadows in your life. Have you
apologized to the one you hurt? Have you tried to rebuild the relationship that
was damaged through your own actions? If you have not, I pray that you will
begin the process of healing today. Throw off your pride and correct the damage
you caused. You will be a better person for it, and God will bless you for it.
If the circumstance you are facing
has nothing to do with your own actions, open your heart to Jesus Christ. No
matter what you may face in your life, God wants to use it as a tool to help
you become a better follower of Christ, a shining light in this darkened world.
Your struggles may be tearing you down, you may feel like everyone is against
you, but God is not only by your side, He is holding you with His righteous
right hand. Trust in the God of the Universe, for He will never leave you nor
forsake you.
James 1:2-4 reads:
“Dear brothers
and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way,
consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your
faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow for when your
endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.”
Endure the testing of your faith. God
is using the circumstance you are going through to grow into a bright light,
able to help others who are going through the same circumstance. God wants you
to trust Him through the good and the bad times. He will see you through them
all, and in the end, you will come to know your Savior in a more intimate way,
never doubting, always trusting, for He will never let you down.
Matthew 11:28-30:
“Then Jesus
said, ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I
will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me
teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for
your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and
the burden I give you is light.’”
You may
feel weary through the burden you are carrying now, but Jesus has promised that
He will be there giving you rest in your time of need. Do not give up. Trust in
your Savior. Jesus is always there. He never has, nor will He ever leave you
alone. Trust in His unfailing love for you. In the end, joy will shine its
light in your life. Shine!!!
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