Trials, troubles & tribulations-stand between God's promises & you...

Trials, troubles and tribulations...will always stand between God's promises and you. You can confidently face them and rely on the strength of Jesus in you to go through them. Yes, it's hard; we live in a fallen world and hard doesn't go away until Jesus returns. Until then...hard doesn't disqualify you either; God says He will harden you to difficulties. Jesus told us to expect trials, trouble and tribulation but not lose heart because He's overcome all of them. Being a Christ follower is guaranteed many trials and in the middle of each one you're guaranteed Jesus will hold your hand-leading you to the other side! Don't exhaust your mind trying to figure out the "why" this is happening to you-instead keep your eyes on "Who" is with you. Reasoning will have you to try and apply a human solution to the impossible situation; completely obey what God's asked you to do-He will provide what you need. Only God's provisions can resolve what you're facing, but if you don't trust Him to provide-you will never know. Stand firm and believe God no matter what you see happening-God usually doesn't show up until the last second of the 11th hour. God keeps His promises...let Him show you He will. Don't set yourself up by having a preconceived idea of "how" God will show up either-you can't figure out how He will provide. And remember...going in the fire doesn't mean that it's over-you're just going through and Jesus is right there with you. The righteous will consistently face troubles and God delivers them from each one! You're made for hard-keep moving friend...you're going through and you will make it! (John 16:33, Eph 3:20, 2 Chron 20:17, Ps 34:19) 4/22/13CIFL-LMM