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“I’m Going Through It”

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When we face problems or trials, we immediately pray to God to remove it or fix it. As believers, we at times, do not think we should have any struggles or any obstacles. But Jesus tells us in John 16:33, “…..In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” So instead of God removing you from the situation or solving the problem consider this… maybe God wants you to go through it. WHY?

God wants you to go through it so you will know:

  1. God is able. The word of God declares in Ephesians 3:20, “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.” I’m going through it because God is able.
  2. God is strengthening me. Psalms 18:2 says, “The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.” I’m going through it because God is strengthening me.
  3. God is perfecting me. The word of God proclaims in Psalms 138:8, “The Lord will perfect what concerns me.” Another translation says, “The LORD will work out his plans for my life.” I’m going through it because God is perfecting me.
  4. God wants my faith and patience to increase. James chapter 1 verses 2-4 reminds us that when we face many trials to consider it all joy because the testing of your faith produces patience and with patience it allows you to be mature and complete lacking nothing. I’m going through it because God desires to increase my faith and patience.
  5. God wants me to trust him. Jeremiah 17:7 tells us that “But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him.” I’m going through it because God wants me to trust him.

Please understand that God is for you. He desires to work some things out in your life. We must believe our God to be huge. On today, declare I’m going through it because there is a bigger plan…THAT YOU MAY KNOW GOD!

Search yourself and go deeper: I am facing the trial of ________. What is God trying to teach me through this trial? I will find scriptures in God’s word that will encourage and strengthen me.