When Your Challenges Seem Overwhelming

This last year has brought me and my husband enormous challenges of all sorts, more than we’ve ever experienced in such a short time before. 

I know other Christians are also dealing with increasing trials and testing.

Why does God sometimes allow life to come at us so hard?

I don’t pretend to know all the answers, but 1 Thessalonians 5:18 tells us to “be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 

This doesn’t mean we need to be thankful for all circumstances. But because we have the Lord, we can be thankful in all circumstances, knowing difficulties can build our faith. If we love God and seek His purposes, He promises to use our hardship for good:

“We know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28 

If you’re facing increasing challenges, join me in reading, reciting, and memorizing passages like those below:

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13

“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” Romans 8:18

God's Word is alive and powerful, giving us wisdom to persevere (Hebrews 4:12; Romans 12:12). 

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