This morning I was out in the sweltering heat, working on my goal ;) of walking/run training. There is a LOT on my plate right now, and it is about all I can to to squeek out a "help me" prayer.
Today it was broiling hot at 0730, high humidity. I was exhausted from lack of sleep. AND the kicker - I also am dealing with shingles, just as painful as everyone says.
I needed to follow through. I want to be disciplined and steadfast. Unfortunately, this also corrosponds to loooooongsuffering.
(Sidebar - you need to hear Robert Lloyd speak on longsuffering).
So as I struggled up and down the hills of my 5 mile run/walk that turned into a walk, I was turning over these situations in my head. Situations that have lasted way longer than I thought they would. Knowing I am standing on the Word of God, knowing I have heard from Him, over and over, even today - that I am doing what I am supposed to be doing.
And yet...I am suffering. In so many areas. I asked God why.
His answer? "Daughter, this is not your home."
Of course I want resolution. Of course I want peace and harmony and order!! But it may not happen this side of heaven.
Who wants to suffer? No one.
Welcome to the planet.
John 16:33New Life Version (NLV)
33 I have told you these things so you may have peace in Me. In the world you will have much trouble. But take hope! I have power over the world!”
1. You will have peace...IN HIM. The secret to peace is In Christ alone. It's the only way to have peace.
2. YOU WILL HAVE MUCH TROUBLE. Not if you are a bad person. Not unless you follow step a-d and are a good person. There will be much trouble, period. Before, after, during your separation and divorce. And the rest of your life.
3. TAKE HOPE! Take hope because Christ has power over the world!
No matter what your situation, realize that everyone is either going into something, in the midde of something, or coming out of something.
Cling to Him, and His Word.
He will see you through.
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