Discovering Strength

“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” Romans 8:18

God has a plan and we must allow that plan to play out as we do what is expected of us as his children. We must have faith in his plan and allow our creator and ruler to be in charge of our adventure here on Earth. I have seen so many different things that explain this concept but have not really taken any of them to heart until this last decade. I think for some reason I have always thought that I was in charge of all of the things that happen in my life. The choices that I make are the reasons that things happen to me… but as I reflect I understand why things happened the way that they did. I am able to see the times when I was so distraught and thought that it was worst times of my life and I could not recover; it was the best of times. I learned that I cannot undo what is done, but I can learn from it and change. I learned not to live in regret, guilt, fear, and anger- instead I live in wisdom, understanding and love. I have faith that God will continue to teach me in all the trials in my life…

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28

God gives us what we need and he gives it when we need it. I trust and put all my faith in God. I do not understand what is happening to me now but I trust that God does and he knows what is best for me. I know that I get up everyday and serve a gracious God who truly knows my heart and never gives up on me. That gives me purpose to serve Him to help others as he continues to show me how to share my gifts and all of the love I have to give to those who need it. I keep trying to give it to people who are not accepting of my love. I cannot force who is accepting of my love; giving it freely is my job. I know that my journey with God is growing in love and I am shaping it to be one that will grant me access to my next steps with God.

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:2-4

It is within our discomfort that we discover who we are and what we can defeat. When you can sit with that pain and remain faithful to God; you can achieve greatness. Perseverance is defined as steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement. Basically, when things get hard you keep pushing through despite the challenges that arise until you meet the goal or goals that you wanted to achieve. That is perseverance- never giving up. It helps you to grow and allows you to understand your mistakes and it keeps you from making them again. Or when you make them again you recognize the behavior and understand that you are making the same mistakes again and need to readjust. God does not want you to lack anything. That is knowledge of everything and sometimes those lessons come in ways that challenge you and test you. Have faith and perseverance.

“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.” James 1:12

I believe in miracles and I know that God performs them daily. I have faith in God and all the creations here on Earth. I know that things happen for a reason and I have faith and perseverance and will see it all through…. Be Blessed. XOXO