When I look back, there were so many times in my life when things went drastically WRONG!
Just like many of you, I’ve experienced FINANCIAL hardships, HEALTH issues, DIVORCE and unexpected BETRAYALS.
There were tests so hard and wounds so deep that I wasn’t sure if I was ever going to MAKE IT THROUGH.
Get Tough!
Then as time passes, we begin to appreciate that what didn’t kill us…only made us STRONGER!
Our faith and trust in God has grown, until now we’re TOUGH ENOUGH to handle the weight of what He’s called us to carry.
But if we hadn’t gone through those difficult times, we wouldn’t be the people we are today. Look at all the CHARACTER we’ve built! 🙂
Tested And True
In the Bible, Ruth was widowed at early age. When she faced the option of abandoning her mother-in-law or starting a new life in a foreign land, she CHOSE to remain with her mentor and friend.
Ruth passed her test. Because of her FAITHFULNESS, God set her apart in this new land, gave her the husband of her dreams and made her VERY wealthy.
Walk It Out
It just goes to show, that when we focus on doing right and continue to follow GOD’S PLAN, we will eventually walk into a blessed place that’s beyond our wildest imagination!
Someday we’ll look back and say, “I’m glad I went through THAT…so I could get to THIS!”
Pastor Nicole,
I really needed to hear this. I have been going through so much lately. It seems as though everything hits you at once. But staying faithful to God will bring me through all if it! Thank you so much for saying this.
You are very welcome, Tyra! Don’t worry God is going to bring you through this. Praying for you!
Thank you Pastor Nicole! It is so true that the things we thought may kill us make us able to withstand the trials of today. When I think I just can’t take another step I remember the times that got me here. I drag my foot if I have to until I have the strength to run again, and I thank God for trusting me to look to Him for that strength. Lately I find myself dragging my feet again KNOWING that this will pass and it will be so worth the effort! I have you and Pastor David in my head reminding me and cheering me on 🙂
You’re very right! It will most definitely pass,& when it does…You’ll be a million times stronger. 🙂
Thank you Nicole. I remember the first time I realized that I learned a lot from a very difficult situation and God was with me thru it. I now Thank God for everything. Good and not so good. I definitely am stronger from the experiences.
That makes me so happy to hear! You’re amazing!
One step at a time! Walking God’s path!