This recently happened to me. As soon as the challenge emerged on the horizon, the Holy Spirit quickly reminded me:
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Phil 4: 6-7)I went outside and gazed up at the star-filled sky....
" Do you trust ME?"
"Yes God, I do. I can remember the countless ways you have cared for me thus far. I know you will provide. I know you are at work. You are the God who placed each star in the sky. I trust you."
I stood there, struck by the assurance that so quickly filled my heart. Would such quick assurance have filled me just two years ago? No. What happened? TRIALS.....lots of them. Remember the James 1:2-4 passage?
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking in anything."Sisters, we are a product of our trials. If we profess that God's word is Truth, then we cannot abandon that Truth and live in confusion, anger or doubt. We must persevere, embracing the Truth. When we persevere we grow, and as we grow we develop a history. It is a history of God's care and provision. It is a history we can remember when faced with yet another trial, a history we can share with others. It is a history of triumph.
In closing, please be encouraged by the words of Charles Haddon Spurgeon:
" ' I myself will help you,' declares the Lord. O my soul, is this not enough? Dost thou need more strength than the omnipotence of the United Trinity? Dost thou want more wisdom than exists in the Father, more love than displays itself in the Son, or more power than is manifest in the influences of the Spirit? Bring hither thine empty pitcher! Surely this well will fill it. Haste, gather up thy wants, and bring them here - thine emptiness, thy woes, thy needs. Behold, this river of Good is full for thy supply; what canst thou desire beside? Go forth, my soul, in this thy might. The eternal God is thine helper!"