“So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD and afflicted Job with painful sores from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head. Then Job took a piece of broken pottery and scraped himself with it as he sat among the ashes. His wife said to him, ‘Are you still maintaining your integrity? Curse God and die!’ He replied, ‘You are talking like a foolish woman. Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?’ In all this, Job did not sin in what he said.” (Job 2:7–10)
Do you ever think trials of this life are tests for God to evaluate our loyalty to Him? Many times I get overwhelmed with life and entertain the thought of quitting. In reality, I know I have come too far to give up, the prosperous future awaits with delightful promises. Too often I look at burdens as opportunities to surrender to the flesh. I am now in the process of looking at burdens as breakthroughs for strengthening my faith. I know I can't make it through this life relying on my limited strength. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me~Philippians 4:13"
God will never give me more than I can bear, but He also doesn't want me to be spoiled. The reason I say this is because its easy to pray and expect God to give me everything I want and need without giving anything to Him in return. I have to ask myself this, is that a genuine relationship? Would I consider my friends loyal if the only time they reached out to me was to ask for favors? nope.
Its as simple as this, I show attentiveness to my friends and family in time of need and expect the same level of commitment from them. I believe God expects the same level of dedication in His relationship with me. I can't expect God to continually bless me if the only things I am committed to are my own desires. I have to ask myself, what am I sacrificing for God?
"Cause what if your blessings come through raindrops What if Your healing comes through tears What if a thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know You're near What if trials of this life are Your mercies in disguise"~ Laura's Story.
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