I realize that many of you may be going through difficult times in your lives right now, and you may not understand why these things are happening to you. The Bible tells us plainly that we will endure times of suffering during this life, and that our life may not be a bed of roses. However, the trials and troubles also may be due to God just trying to get your attention. If things always went the way we wanted them to go, we would not need God, as if we got everything we wanted, when we wanted it, we would not need anything, and probably would never seek God. This doesn't happen, however, as things do go wrong in our lives. We have health issues, we have financial problems, we have problems getting along with our spouses, our children, our coworkers and numerous other problems. Many times we do not see any way out of our situations, and don't know where to turn. These are the times so many seek God. If we did not have these problems we would not have had any reason to seek God. So if you are dealing with problems and trials today in your life, this may be God's way of letting you know that you need Him. Just remember that God is there to comfort you in whatever situation you are dealing with today. He may or may not make your problems disappear, but believe me He will comfort you and give you peace in whatever you are going through. When you have nowhere else to turn, God is there and can make your load lighter, if you will only ask.
God May be Speaking to You
“Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.”
Hebrews 5:7
Throughout our lives I believe God speaks to us. We may not receive his words through an audible loud voice or through visions or dreams where we are struck with awe. I believe that God can speak softly to us through gentle whispers, and through our thoughts. God places His will for our lives in our hearts and keeps reminding us of His plan for us. He tells us that He knows all our thoughts, and knows all about us, even before we were born. God’s plan and will for our lives is imbedded in our hearts, and is engrained in our minds from the beginning of our lives, but so often we do not open ourselves up enough to let His words come through. I know that I had heard these gentle whispers from God long before I opened my heart and really let His words sink in. Many times it takes difficult situations and trials in our lives before God gets our attention to allow Him to talk to us. Many times it takes a health issue, financial issue or a relationship issue to bring us to the realization that we cannot do it on our own, and need God’s help to bring us out of our despair and right our ship and allow us to continue. This is how God so often got the attention of the people of Israel, as before they really heard and began to obey God they suffered difficult times and situations where there was no place to turn to except God. Many times God needs to get our attention before we begin to hear Him. If you are in a situation at this moment, maybe this is the time that you need to turn to God for help. This may be the moment that you realize that you cannot handle the situation by yourself and need God’s help to right your ship. God is always there for you, and if you ask Him for help He can calm your storms and take away your fears. He is waiting for you to respond, as this may be your time.
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