Facing Our Struggles

I have made the following statement in the various locations in which I have ministered in the past few years; "Each one of us are facing our own unique set of circumstances or struggles." No one of us is immune from the challenges of life but it is in those challenges that we learn to trust in the strength and power of God. All of us would probably choose to avoid those moments if we could but it is during those moments that we are able to receive courage, help, direction, and encouragement from our Heavenly Father. Hear what the Word of God would say to us today in Exodus 15:2, "The Lord is my strength and my song; He has given me the victory." (NLT) What a powerful word to remember in this very difficult hour in which we are facing all types of challenges and struggles. This is not the hour to give up in our pursuit of a deeper relationship with God but all of us must learn to receive the strength of God into our daily lives. We must rely upon the Word of God and the Spirit of God to provide the victory that we desperately need. These moments of challenge or struggle will serve as the training ground for us and during these times God will teach us the principle of perseverance. He will teach us that we can overcome all the strategies, plans, and schemes of satan. It is during these moments of struggle that our spiritual character is developed and we find ourselves growing and maturing in our walk with God. These moments remind us of watching our children or grandchildren learn to walk. There were times when you observed your child wobbling, struggling, and having to take hold of something or someone near them to keep from falling. But you did not give up on their ability to learn to walk, you understood that "time of struggle" was part of the process of growth. God will not give up on us as we "wobble" under the struggles of life but He encourages us to reach up and take hold of His powerful hand and He will steady us until we are ready to continue our walk. You may feel that need today, just trust in the strength of God and allow Him to provide the victory that you need.