Life’s journey often leads us through valleys of sorrow and despair, where the weight of our burdens can seem unbearable. In these moments, it’s easy to feel as though God has abandoned us.
Yet, it is precisely in these depths, that we can discover a profound source of strength from God.
Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
When we go through heartbreaking situations in life, we often feel dejected, lonely, betrayed, hopeless, helpless, humiliated and so on. But that’s exactly when God comes into the picture. Jesus went through all of these and beyond. He was spat on, beaten, pierced, stripped, betrayed by His own disciple and crucified by His own people.
So, He is able to empathize with us in our sorrows. He is able to understand what we go through, because, He Himself endured such pain and suffering. Not only did He go through all of it, but, He overcame. And that is the Christian hope. In Him, we too will overcome!
Hebrews 4:15-16 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet He did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Remember, dear friend, that God hears your prayers, even when His answer isn’t what you expected. His plans are beyond our comprehension, and His timing is perfect. As you journey through the valleys of life, hold on to the hope that you have in Him. Your waiting is not in vain; it’s a season of preparation, a time when God is making you stronger and mature for His plans and purposes in your life.
Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose
In God’s appointed time, you will see His hand at work in your life, transforming your trials into triumphs and your sorrows into strength. You are never alone in your struggles; God is with you and for you. His intentions for your life are far greater than you can fathom. So, find your strength in Him alone, for He is the Rock on which you can firmly stand.
Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
True strength appears when you are helpless in yourself, yet undoubtedly hopeful in God.
Let’s pray
Loving heavenly Father, we thank and praise You for bringing us through victoriously, of all brokenness and pain. We are here today because You lead us through it all. It was not our strength but Yours that kept us going.
We pray that Your strength will always be made complete in our weakness and You will show Yourself powerful before us. May You always be glorified in our lives.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
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