Many people I know, right now, are going through pain. The amount of prayer requests are unbelievable & it is awesome so many people are turning to Christ in their time of pain and hardship. I took a week off writing, because I felt pain too. I doubted God's plans. And I just didn't feel good. I thought to myself, "how can I write about faith and relationship's with Jesus, when I'm doubting God's plans myself." There have been multiple deaths recently and all I could do was ask God why this was happening. I don't know the exact reason, but I do know that 15 people had given their life to Christ after the loss of one. 20 more people gave their life to Christ after the loss of one more. It doesn't lessen the pain, but to know that 35 people have a better understanding of God and have been saved is awesome. And also I keep telling myself, " the God on the mountain, is still God in the valley." There are many other things I'm sure you are going through, have gone through, or will go through that will make you wonder how this could be the right plan for your life. However, there is one thing I want you to know. Do NOT take one single breath or day for granted. God can take it away from you in an instant. We aren't guaranteed another day, another year, or another breath. One Wednesday when I went to church, my youth pastor preached about struggles you may face and how you will conquer them. He talked about how at times there were multiple faithful servants, and their faith was put to the test. At that time, my life was going dandy. I didn't relate, at the moment. I didn't have a struggle that I was facing, but I knew I would eventually. Just a few short weeks later, and I am facing that struggle/test. I have to keep telling myself that I have to pass the test. I cannot get angry at God and question His ways. I have to praise God in the storm. It is always so much easier to praise God in victory and in happy times. It is in times of hardship, that your faith is truly revealed. I have come to the conclusion, sometimes it's just not part of God's plan to part those waters that I want parted. The mountain you want moved, might not be in God's plan to be moved. The door that slammed in your face, slammed in your face for a reason, and it isn't in God's plan for that door to be open. However, all things work together for our good. God is carving out a perfect path and future for us. There isn't a day He hasn't already seen. He knows the struggles and adversity that we will go through. How we react to that adversity, will show how strong our faith and trust is in Him. Love to all. - ali b.
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Martina
5/28/2017 11:17:50 am
No matter what we are going thru God will always be on our side, we have to keep our eyes on Jesus.....
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Ali b
6/6/2017 11:23:45 am
YES!!
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