Struggle

I have been through several struggles in my life. I don’t remember any of them being easy. I do remember the lessons learned from struggle. The older I get, the more struggles I’ve made it through. I believe struggles are a part of my journey with the Lord. They are simply a part of life here on earth. This world is not my home as a Christ follower – I’m just passing through. I do believe that He doesn’t want me to simply waste my life or “live in the clouds” all the time. Even though this life has some struggles, He has provided an abundant life. I have no reason to fear in this life. I have every reason to have faith in Him. My struggles are certainly not all negative. Some are simply separating the best from the very best for me. My struggles also cause me to lean into Him.

King David was very transparent in his writings. He sometime wondered where the Lord was in his struggles, but then he declared his trust in the Lord. Check this out….

² How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul,
    with sorrow in my heart every day?
    How long will my enemy have the upper hand?

⁵ But I trust in your unfailing love.
    I will rejoice because you have rescued me.
⁶ I will sing to the Lord
    because he is good to me. (Psalm 13:2,5-6 NLT)

“And when this life brings suffering, Lord I will remember

What Calvary has bought for me, both now and forever.

God, You’re So Good. You’re so good to me.”

God, You’re So Good by Passion

I’m still learning to trust the Lord in the middle of struggles. For some reason, I start thinking that the world revolves around me. I MUST remember that this life is not about me – it’s about Him! He saved me. He dwells in my heart. He does His work through me.

“I am blessed, I am called I am healed, I am whole I am saved in Jesus’ name
Highly favored, anointed Filled with Your power For the glory of Jesus’ name”

This song has been moving my heart for several days now.

Pressing On!

Dwayne