When Life Gets Hard ...

I was talking with a friend the other day had been going through a hard time, the conversation got me thinking about all I’ve been through and how this person could have what I have even in difficult situations.

This person had made a decision, a decision with consequences both in the natural and spirit.  It was one of those, as stated, “Be careful for what you wish for” decisions.

I have caught myself many times saying but …“This isn’t what I want…” That’s not where I want to go…" “I don’t want to do that …”  “but I am not happy…”  WOW … How selfish … I have to constantly remind myself I wasn’t created for me … I was created for HIM … and this life is not about me … but about how I can bring glory to HIM.

So many times we get caught up in our own selfish feelings that before we know it we are in a situation that feels really good to our flesh but has completely clouded our judgment and perception, and justifying every act of sin and immorality.  These types of situations, although they feel good to the flesh and often for a period of time we feel energized and on top of the world, they will steal our joy and peace … the joy and peace that only comes from the Lord. Before you know it you are telling our friends “I am/have been going through a hard time.”

Sometimes we have difficult circumstances due to someone's choices but usually we are the ones creating our own difficulties.   Fortunately I know the ONE that can redeem and restore what I mess up, in a moment’s time He can change everything   … He can take what the enemy of my soul meant for destruction and somehow turn it around to be used for HIS glory. 

So if you are going through a hard time, lost your peace, joy, maybe something needs to change … maybe you are going the wrong direction and need to turn around … the answer is simple but hard to remember when we are living in the world … Prayer … Read the Bible … every answer is there … that is where you will find direction … God’s Holy Word is True.

Life isn’t meant to be “hard”, it is to be celebrated, to live, to serve, to love – to be loved but mostly to give love.   Get back to the basics … Jesus loves me this I know … for the Bible tells me so ... His Love, His Mercy, His Grace endures forever ... We are never too far gone ... and it is never too late to turn back to HIM.