BROKEN, BUT NOT DESTROYED

“Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all”

Psalm 34:19

Life just is not fair, sometimes! At every corner and crossroads there are dangers, disappointments, troubles, trials, sicknesses, and even death awaiting many. We seem to be going along doing just fine, when everything suddenly changes. One minute we are enjoying life to the fullest, and the next minute we are trampled by a stampede of a thousand problems trying to crush us and threatening to destroy us at any moment. Everyone goes through seasons of difficulties and challenges in life. One of the enemy’s traps is to isolate us and convince us that we will not make it. Another is, he will tell us no one else really cares about us, and now we are all alone.

However, I have Good News! God promises He will deliver the righteous out of all of their afflictions. God will take the broken pieces of a shattered-life and turn them into a vessel of honor for His kingdom. Nevertheless, He does want all the pieces! I do not think anyone can say they have never felt, at some point in their life, the crushing weight of the world upon their shoulders.

I wish I could tell you that you will never face any more of life’s storms! In addition, from the moment you receive Jesus into your heart, your life will be nothing but smooth sailing. Then, one day, you will just simply sail into the sunset on a tranquil sea in this life and right into Heaven’s harbor without pain, suffering, worry, fear, or doubt. I wish I could tell you that, but I cannot!

I can tell you this! Even though the storms will surely come, there is still reason to rejoice. In the midst of the storm, your heart can be made to sing for joy. In the midst of trouble, you can sleep in perfect peace. In the midst of trials, you can lift up your head in hope. In the midst of suffering, you can rest in confidence that everything is going to be all right. How can that be? What power can give that kind of peace, joy, confidence, and hope? There is only one source for that kind of power. It is found in serving Jesus Christ and allowing Him to be the captain of your soul, guiding you through life’s stormy seas.

WISDOM WORD: “We are like tea bags; we don't know our own strength until we're in hot water.” ~
Sister Busche.

TODAY’S PRAYER: “Father, I trust You in these troubled waters of my life. I know You will bring me victory, In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”