Romans 5:3-5

“Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, which has been given to us.” Romans 5:3-5

“We also rejoice in our sufferings.” Some of you might look at this verse, or just that short part of it and say..”What!? rejoice in our sufferings? How can we rejoice.. if we’re suffering.” When I got through stuff. When situations and obstacles pop up in my life, yes they may be very hard situations and not very fun situations but I know that they are happening for a reason. I strongly do believe that going through things, suffering, makes us stronger. It helps our faith and trust in God grow oh so much. A few weeks or days ago, or something I posted about 2 Corinthians 7:9-11. In that verse it says “Now I'm glad—not that you were upset, but that you were jarred into turning things around. You let the distress bring you to God, not drive you from him. The result was all gain, no loss.” When things happen in our lives we need to let those things drive us to God, not away from him. We need to run to him, not from him. Especially when we’re hurting and feeling rather broken. Because we’re not going to find joy in the world. Or things of the world. We need to find joy in the Lord. Because although things seem tough, and crazy, and chaotic, and like the world isn’t going to stop throwing bad situations your way, Instead of having a complete and udder melt down, go to God. Read your Bible, Pray, listen to some worship. God is bigger and stronger than the enemy. He can stand up against them. He’s your shield. Let these hard times bring you closer to God. You will find yourself coming out of these times so much greater than when you went in. You’ll be stronger, you’re have more knowledge and understanding of the situation and possibly situations to come, and most importantly. You’re relationship with God will have grown. You’ll be closer to him. You’ll have even a tighter grip on him then you did before. I want to encourage you guys not to give up. I know, I say that a lot. Haha. But I really do. I know that it’s so easy to just be like “I’m done!” When something bad comes your way. But guys, God is with you through everything. We need need need need need to remember that. And he’s not going to throw us into situations and turn his back on us. No, he’s not. Have hope, and faith, and trust in him. He’s not going to disappoint you. Let hard times drive you to him, not from him. He’s there, guys. He is. Even if you don’t feel him right now, he is there. He’s got a tight grip on you and isn’t going to let you go. Go to him. Seek after him with everything you’ve got and he will not disappoint you.

I hope you guys think about this and take this to heart today. Have a super great day today, everyone. Love you guys!