Suffering is something that we all must face at one time or another. You cannot go through life without any kind of heartaches or difficulties. Satan and his craftiness has brought upon this world all kinds of difficulties that continue to plague our lives to this day. We must be watchful for his tactics that we might be able to stand against them when they come.
I have heard people say, "If God was real, He would not allow certain things to happen in my life!" I say, "You can not discredit God because of what satan does." It's like saying, "Well, I can't believe in teachers because there are so many people in the world without an education." Sin is the culprit, not God. God is real and He stands in our pain with us. God sent His son to die for us that we might have eternal life. Through the existence of Christ and the Holy Spirit, we have a power that can help us to endure the pains in life. Christ came down and was tempted, even as we are tempted (Heb. 4:14-16). He wants us to come to Him for help and enjoy the presence of His peace.
God can work for good in any situation. Try looking for positive within the negative. Use what you have been dealt to glorify God to the fullest. He is waiting with open arms for you to accept His peace that transcends all understanding (Phil. 4:7). Give it to Him and then glorify Him!
Give thanks to Him. No matter what is going on in your life, thanksgiving can still be found “Give thanks in every situation" (1Thess. 5:18). I remember when I lost my job. Those were some of the toughest days that I had ever encountered. I cried and I felt like the weight of the world was on my shoulders, but I found a way to find some thanksgiving. I thanked Him for providing me with the job for as long as I had it and obvously, since I lost it, it wasn't mine anymore. I thanked Him for whatever He had on my agenda next. Guess what I eneded up doing? I ended up going back to school to receive my Master's degree. That was something that I never thought that I would be able to do. Losing my job freed my time to be able to do this. This was a milestone in my life. I thank God for that season in my life. It changed my life. It also allowed me to focus my attention on those, in the faith, who needed someone to talk to or someone to lean on. I called and sent cards, because I did not have a car to go and visit those who were sick, at that time. God can use those seasons in your life as a blessing for you and for you to bless others and glorify His name. Tell God all about your troubles and relax in His wonderful peace. You now have a testimony!!!
Why did you have to suffer? You suffer to bring Him glory!
1. God is not the problem, satan is.
2. He shares in your disappointments and wants to help you through them, but you must seek Him.
3. He can work for good in any situation.
4. Look for the positive in all situations.
5. Give thanks!!!
6. Tell someone about God's goodness in your situation. It's testimony time!!!!
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