The Flame Within

It is hard to discern next steps in the midst of uncertainty… I’ve been in this place many times! Every single time I find this phase extremely difficult! I have learned a few things during these uncomfortable times in my life.

1) Never act until you feel the Holy Spirit leading. “This is tough because our flesh always wants to lead us astray and this only causes greater difficulties, hurt, brokenness in the long run… But sure feels good in the moment.” BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD!

2) Pray without ceasing and READ READ READ the Bible! The answers are written in the book of life! Even when it feels God is silent and it seems all you see in the future is unclear direction… God is working in the midst of the situation! He has not forgotten about the difficulty, your hurting heart, or your fear… Do not lose hope, remain focused on Him, His word, and praying… He will show up and continue showing up at just the right times! ASK AND YOU WILL RECEIVE, KNOCK AND THE DOOR WILL BE OPENED, SEEK AND YOU WILL FIND!

3) Do not lose hope! Christ died on a cross for our sins, simply because of His unconditional love for us! He warns us that we will have trouble in this life over and over! There is no promise of a pain free life! We can through Christ find joy and peace in the midst of our trials! He says in his word that he wants us to not only live, but live abundantly! We must not lose hope at the first sign of hardship… or even when hardships keep hitting us relentlessly! Stay focused on God!

Hebrews 12 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.”

Friends, Do you feel your living a real life game of wack-o-mole??? I do, it has been one of the most difficult years for me and my family! Even in the midst of the trials, I see clearly where God was trying to protect us! He’s doing the same for you! He is working and he hasn’t forgotten your trials! He hasn’t forgotten your broken heart! He hasn’t forgotten your fears! Don’t lose hope my friends! Keep looking to God!

Ephesians 1:11 & 12 “In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.”