Throughout our lives we go through "seasons". I don't know whoever coined this term but if he/she would have trademarked this bad boy, they would be filthy rich right now as it is a very popular word. Well, right now I am going through a season and to be honest, I'm over it. I'm ready to move on as I've been in this season for too long.
As I have had a wide range of emotions during this season in my life, I realize that God is not done with me yet. He has me here for a reason and although I may be done, the reality is that I may not have even begun to experience what God wants to teach me throughout this season.
The passage I look towards a lot during this time in my life is Romans 5:1-5. Take a minute and read it.
In this passage Paul says that we need to rejoice in our sufferings because it produces perseverance, character and hope. Now, don't get me wrong, all seasons in our lives ARE NOT ALWAYS sufferings. But if we look at this passage that in everything, even our sufferings, God can continue to build into us, He will make us better through any experience or season in our lives. The question I need to keep asking is, "Lord, what do you want to teach me through this?" Why am I going through this time in my life. It is not all "whoa is me", but an earnest desire to learn from the Lord during this time.
Regardless of what the Lord is trying to teach me, I know 2 things:
Just like me, you may be going through a season in your life where you may not be understanding that God is trying to teach you. My encouragement to you is to continue to pursue the Lord. He has you where you are for a reason and if it is through sufferings, He is there with us and will build into us more Christlike qualities to make us more effective for the Kingdom of heaven.
As Paul says, "hope does not disappoint us" (v. 5). Rest in God's hope and trust that He will not only bring you through all seasons but you will be better off because of it.
Take some time to pray and pursue the Lord. Whether this season is a tough time for you or not, ask Him what He wants you to learn from this season in your life.
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As I have had a wide range of emotions during this season in my life, I realize that God is not done with me yet. He has me here for a reason and although I may be done, the reality is that I may not have even begun to experience what God wants to teach me throughout this season.
The passage I look towards a lot during this time in my life is Romans 5:1-5. Take a minute and read it.
In this passage Paul says that we need to rejoice in our sufferings because it produces perseverance, character and hope. Now, don't get me wrong, all seasons in our lives ARE NOT ALWAYS sufferings. But if we look at this passage that in everything, even our sufferings, God can continue to build into us, He will make us better through any experience or season in our lives. The question I need to keep asking is, "Lord, what do you want to teach me through this?" Why am I going through this time in my life. It is not all "whoa is me", but an earnest desire to learn from the Lord during this time.
Regardless of what the Lord is trying to teach me, I know 2 things:
- I have to continue to seek Him (Matthew 6:33)
- He will use this for His glory. It's not all about me - never has been and never will be. So, I need to stop looking at this from a "me" perspective and more at how can I use this for His Glory?
Just like me, you may be going through a season in your life where you may not be understanding that God is trying to teach you. My encouragement to you is to continue to pursue the Lord. He has you where you are for a reason and if it is through sufferings, He is there with us and will build into us more Christlike qualities to make us more effective for the Kingdom of heaven.
As Paul says, "hope does not disappoint us" (v. 5). Rest in God's hope and trust that He will not only bring you through all seasons but you will be better off because of it.
Take some time to pray and pursue the Lord. Whether this season is a tough time for you or not, ask Him what He wants you to learn from this season in your life.
http://tompounder.blogspot.com
