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03-30-2020, 09:35 AM
Trust God Through the Hard Times
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Often when we think of trusting God, we think of trusting Him for things we need or want—financial provision, physical healing, the restoration of a relationship, or a promotion at work. The truth is, God also wants us to trust Him through the situations we face in our life.
We can learn to not only look to God for the results we desire—we can learn to trust Him through the process of attaining them. Whatever situation you are in, you’re not alone and something good can come out of it. God is not only our Deliverer, He is also our Strengthener! Ask Him to give you the strength you need to go through.
The Best Perspective During Difficult Times by Joyce Meyer
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 NIV
Have you ever noticed that being upset about your problems never changes them? A bad attitude is like a flat tire. If you don’t change it, you won’t go anywhere.
Life does get difficult at times but we can learn how to navigate those times successfully without losing our peace and joy. The thoughts we allow into our minds, and the attitude we choose to have, are the determining factors.
Psalm 30:5 says, Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes in the morning. A favorite saying in our family is “This too shall pass.” It is more difficult to think and speak positively during the “winters” of our life, but it is helpful to remember that spring always follows winter.
But when our circumstances are hard, that’s when it’s really important to keep our mind set on promises in God’s Word.
When I am in the midst of difficulty, I often turn to Romans 8:35-39 (https://www.bible.com/bible/59/rom.8.35-39), and I remind myself that no matter how difficult life is, God loves me and He’s with me. He also promises to never allow more to come on me than I can bear as I look to Him for help (I Corinthians 10:13 (https://www.bible.com/bible/59/1co.10.13)).
During tough times, it’s easy to think, I can’t do this; it is just too much; it is too hard. Watch out for that type of thinking and when you recognize it, remember that it is a lie.
Then replace it with a God-inspired thought like, I can do what I need to do because God is with me. This winter season in my life will be over one day and spring will come.
Tip from Joyce: “Because He is with us, we can go through trials in our lives with stable, positive attitudes, trusting God completely, even against seemingly impossible odds.” – Joyce Meyer
Study Suggestion:
Read the Bible verses below and write a statement about how Jesus trusted God in each situation. How can you model Jesus in your own situation?
Matthew 4:1-11 (https://www.bible.com/bible/1588/MAT.4.1-11), *Luke 23:46 (https://www.bible.com/bible/111/LUK.23.46), *Luke 22:39-42 (https://www.bible.com/bible/1588/LUK.22.39-42)
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Often when we think of trusting God, we think of trusting Him for things we need or want—financial provision, physical healing, the restoration of a relationship, or a promotion at work. The truth is, God also wants us to trust Him through the situations we face in our life.
We can learn to not only look to God for the results we desire—we can learn to trust Him through the process of attaining them. Whatever situation you are in, you’re not alone and something good can come out of it. God is not only our Deliverer, He is also our Strengthener! Ask Him to give you the strength you need to go through.
The Best Perspective During Difficult Times by Joyce Meyer
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 NIV
Have you ever noticed that being upset about your problems never changes them? A bad attitude is like a flat tire. If you don’t change it, you won’t go anywhere.
Life does get difficult at times but we can learn how to navigate those times successfully without losing our peace and joy. The thoughts we allow into our minds, and the attitude we choose to have, are the determining factors.
Psalm 30:5 says, Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes in the morning. A favorite saying in our family is “This too shall pass.” It is more difficult to think and speak positively during the “winters” of our life, but it is helpful to remember that spring always follows winter.
But when our circumstances are hard, that’s when it’s really important to keep our mind set on promises in God’s Word.
When I am in the midst of difficulty, I often turn to Romans 8:35-39 (https://www.bible.com/bible/59/rom.8.35-39), and I remind myself that no matter how difficult life is, God loves me and He’s with me. He also promises to never allow more to come on me than I can bear as I look to Him for help (I Corinthians 10:13 (https://www.bible.com/bible/59/1co.10.13)).
During tough times, it’s easy to think, I can’t do this; it is just too much; it is too hard. Watch out for that type of thinking and when you recognize it, remember that it is a lie.
Then replace it with a God-inspired thought like, I can do what I need to do because God is with me. This winter season in my life will be over one day and spring will come.
Tip from Joyce: “Because He is with us, we can go through trials in our lives with stable, positive attitudes, trusting God completely, even against seemingly impossible odds.” – Joyce Meyer
Study Suggestion:
Read the Bible verses below and write a statement about how Jesus trusted God in each situation. How can you model Jesus in your own situation?
Matthew 4:1-11 (https://www.bible.com/bible/1588/MAT.4.1-11), *Luke 23:46 (https://www.bible.com/bible/111/LUK.23.46), *Luke 22:39-42 (https://www.bible.com/bible/1588/LUK.22.39-42)