Trial Perspective

You are right in the middle of it,

and it is painful

It hurts

and it pulls downward

Your trial threatens

your heart

your mind

your faith

But friend

look UP

Recognize what is happening

This time

this moment

this circumstance

God wants to use it!

Please don’t miss that

Your growth

your strengthening

your unexplainable peace

is yours for the taking

Don’t turn your back

on the One who blessed you

with easier times

He is close

And His Spirit-help is there

for those who turn their eyes to Him

is your strength

is your peace

is your joy

IS the One who feels the deepest

about your situation

He is kind, you see

Walk with HIM

when you need Him most

and KNOW

God-strength

in the middle of it all

– Susie Stewart

In his kindness God called you to share in His eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, He will restore, support, and strengthen you, and He will place you on a firm foundation.

– 1 Peter 5:10 (NLT)

If you falter in a time of trouble, how small is your strength!

– Proverbs 24:10 (NIV)

Don’t run from tests and hardships, brothers and sisters. As difficult as they are, you will ultimately find joy in them; if you embrace them, your faith will blossom under pressure and teach you true patience as you endure. And true patience brought on by endurance will equip you to complete the long journey and cross the finish line—mature, complete, and wanting nothing. If you don’t have all the wisdom needed for this journey, then all you have to do is ask God for it; and God will grant all that you need. He gives lavishly and never scolds you for asking.

– James 1:2-5 (VOICE)

We are confident that God is able to orchestrate everything to work toward something good and beautiful when we love Him and accept His invitation to live according to His plan.

– Romans 8:28 (VOICE)

You will keep the peace, a perfect peace, for all who trust in You,
        for those who dedicate their hearts and minds to You.
    So trust in the Eternal One forever,
        for He is like a great Rock—strong, stable, trustworthy, and lasting.