Faith through Fire – The Gift of Peace Through Any Trial

The Breaking Point

The closer to God you get, the stronger the attack. And this past couple of weeks, the spiritual attack came at me with more force than I anticipated.

Yet, by the end of each night, I have been given peace to rest. Not because the pain stopped, but because God never left.

Finding peace in Him does not equate to your life being devoid of pain or struggles.

God left us the gift of His Word so that no matter what we feel or what we face, we are always reminded of Him, His presence, and His power.

_{“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33 (NIV)}

The past two weeks have been the hardest yet in this season of my life.

The weight of my current circumstances felt unbearable. My emotions – raw and overwhelming. My tears? Too many for one bottle—but not too many for God to hold.

_{“You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.” – Psalms 56:8 (NLT)}

Trying to socialize left me feeling like a shell—ruminating over words said and guilt ridden that I couldn’t radiate the joy I thought I should.

But I’m learning that joy and pain can exist in the same body.

_{“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” – Romans 8:18 (NKJV)}

The Anchor

The gate is narrow and the road is hard, but enduring through life’s challenges while remaining faithful to Christ is worth it.

_{“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” – James 1: 2-4. (NIV)}

Even though my circumstances remain the same, there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t thank God for giving me life and praise Him for all He has done!

_{“Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” – Romans 5:3-4 (NIV)}

And each day, He has gifted me with an overwhelming sense of peace, even if just for a moment.

In those moments, I am reminded that this season of life is temporary. That God’s plan is not to harm me. That I am loved and chosen, and that His power is made perfect in my weakness.

_{“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)}

I surrender it all to Him daily!

Faith is not the absence of emotion; it’s where you choose to run when emotions overwhelm you. And I will run to Him every single time. For I know that with Him, all will be okay.

So, if you too have days that seem heavier, know that I see you;
more importantly, God sees you. And He sees your efforts to remain faithful.

Give it all to Him. Even if you don’t see the light today, trust in His love for you.

_{“For we walk by faith, not by sight” 2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV)}