A lot of people will be quick to answer the affirmative, but when you are faced with trials and tribulations how well do you hold unto God? That's the important question.
In life its very hard to smile at times, through things that happen,that you don't understand or know if you are gonna get through it.
But you have forgotten tha God has promised to help and be your strength;
Isaiah 41:10
"Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand."
A lot of people are angry at life and other prople because of the situations they find themselves,the storms in their lives and how long its going to last before it all goes away, God has a PLAN.
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Its scary to know the number of people who feel like they are worth nothing forgetting that they are God's 'Perfect Imperfect Creation',be patient he has ordered your steps,he will guide, shield you and be your wings.
Psalm 91:4
"He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings, you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart."
Stop doubting yourself, you can't do this, you can't do that, thinking about the things you wished you have or didn't have and in the process forget what you do have,it really is no use wishing be THANKFUL rather for the highs, the lows and the joy to come.
Romans 8:18
"The pain that you've been feeling, can't compare to the joy that's coming."
Psalm 31:1
"in thee o Lord do I put my trust, let me never be ashamed : deliver me in thy righteousness.
There are certain times God ask us to do something ,but we don't, we think we know better,we question his omissions, he is all knowing, he knows everything from the beginning to the end.Why then do we question someone who already knows the outcome?
God sets up seasons for us to help us trust him to show us how trustworthy he is, within the period of learning to trust God, some people don't learn, they don't understand the concept of the process "trusting God when it doesn't make sense"
They don't have the relationship with God to know that he has the best interest at heart for them.
All these lack of faith and trust they never get to the next level, which is the season of blessings, abundant blessings prepared for them by the lord.
Everybody wants this season but nobody wants to go through the period of trusting God, the period of tribulations.
Unfortunately a lot of christains put themselves in this situation. If not for anything knowing how much God loves you is enough reason to put your trust in him.
He is not going to lead you to something that will tear you down but rather build you up so you can have a blessed life.
Happy Sunday!!
bodakk