Life is hard. God told us it would be. He said life would be tough, there would be tribulation and trials. Our hope is in His promise that He has overcome the world!
John 16:33 says this:
These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”
Romans 5:3 says:
And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance;
And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance;
In Acts 14:22 this is what Paul did after having been stoned and left for dead, he got up and went about..
22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying, “Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.”
So whatever you are going through, know that God has a purpose for it. This life will NOT be easy, it wasn't ever meant to be. But again, our hope is not in this world, but in God!!!
I struggle often with how difficult life is for some, while others seem to just breeze through it. But the reality is that whether we see it or not, we all have our cross to bear and our burdens we carry. Our hope has to be in God's promises that He is with us, that He will never leave us or forsake us, that He has overcome the difficulties of this world! Today, whatever trial you are facing, whatever burden you may be carrying, I hope you'll join my in giving those burdens to Him and trusting in His promise!
Be Blessed!
Colleen
