Faith in the Fallouts

I wish I could say that I have used this season of my life purely for growth, but if I said that, I would be a liar. The devil sees when we, as Christians, are going through hardships. He grabs at the opportunity to get us to sin, trying to destroy our character in Christ. It is easy to fall into temptation when emotions are high and when grief is present, but just because you can’t see the light does not mean it isn’t there. That does not mean you automatically get to do wrong because you are hurting.

In my personal experience, I have gotten humbled really quickly. I have said and done things out of pure anger, and wanting to dull the pain that has flooded my body. After these things, even if I try and hide them, they come back and bite. That is inevitable. Numbers 32:23 states it very clearly, “But if you will not do so, behold, you have sinned against the Lord, and be sure your sin will find you out.”

It can be so hard not to turn to the things of the world when Jesus feels absent. I get it. I have started to plan out the person I want to be, and the steps I can take to get there.

My challenge for you is to get out a pen and paper and write down five things you want to be. An athlete, an artist, a devout follower. Whoever it is that you want to be who honors the Lord, and steps to get there.

You are so loved. God is not working against you; He is working for you. Always remember that.