Something that we as Christians take advantage of, maybe one of the most things, is the fact that we have hope in Christ. We're never so low that we don't think we'll ever get up. The world never actually comes to an end. We hurt, and bad things happen, life throws us in crazy directions, we're knocked down, had the rug ripped out from under us, and had our hearts trampled on by the world..... but we have the hope of knowing the promises of the Bible. He promises in Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." We can rest in the promise that it is only a season, it's only a valley....we'll be on the mountain again. We always hear the cliche saying, "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger".... but when it comes to struggles as a Christian, we can't ever say we didn't grow closer to the Lord and make more steps towards sanctification. Every time we find ourselves broken, whether by sin or circumstances, it requires us to search desperately for answers and comfort in the Lord and His word. When we are lying on the floor, crying, stomach in knots, unable to move or think.... that's when we reach for the Lord. We should reach for Him daily- but sometimes it takes our world being rocked before we do- because we try and do everything ourselves. I can't imagine how those that don't have the strength of Christ deal with the hardships of this life..... divorce, financial burdens, sickness, injuries, or death.... they don't have the hope that someone bigger, powerful, and loving is watching over their steps. We do. So keep your chin up, fight the good fight, and never lose hope.
Even though the journey’s long
And I know the road is hard
Well, the One who’s gone before me
He will help me carry on
After all that I’ve been through
Now I realize the truth
That I must go through the valley
To stand upon the mountain of God
-Mountain of God, Third Day
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