I hope we all learn something from this post. I’m saying “we”
because I believe this post is also talking to me. As humans living in a both
dark and wicked and bright world, tribulations abound. Problems arise every day
with each step or each progress or lapse we tend to make in life. We are more
often than not, faced with trials, times when we are not financial buoyant or
experiencing health issues or heart aches or work issues or school issues or
family issues, time when we remember a lost loved one or lost parent, whatever
it is, there is always bound to be a problem or trial. We ask ourselves, should
we really consider it all pure joy? What
then do we do in such times? How do we get through such times?
In times of trial, do not give up. There is a saying that when
there is life, there is hope. If Sarah can still give birth at the age of 99
years or the son of the widow of Nain raised to life, then there is nothing
that can’t be solved. In the case of the son of the widow of Nain, there was
still hope even in death. Don’t waver,
better days are ahead. It must have really been trying times the 90th
time Thomas Edison tried making a bulb and failed but he didn’t know good news
was around the corner. He persevered till the time of glory. The darkest part
of the night comes before morning. Haven’t I waited enough? Haven’t I tried
enough? Haven’t I prayed enough? What
else is there to do? Where did the knot loose? These questions lead to giving
up but in times of trial, it can get hard but do not waver. Whatever, you do,
just don’t give up.
In times of trial, remember there is still a God. We tend to
forget him when the storm arises, we panic, cry, get sad, get angry, curse, and
exhaust every other option before we remember him. When trials come, remember
there is a God, worship him for the problem, even if you are crying and worshiping, even if you have a little doubt as to whether things will ever be
fine, just worship him with your whole heart. Remember that we are to give
thanks in whatever circumstance we face. Lie down, stand up, kneel down,
however, just worship Him and ask Him to help you. When it makes no sense,
praise.
In times of trial, put up an armor, a defense especially when
we aided the trial. Heaven helps those who help themselves may not be a
biblical quote but it connotes something. God will not come down and read for
you when you are having bad grades from not studying, He will not answer that
call that will bring you the much needed financial assistance. Staying or
rather, locking yourself indoors every day and crying, becoming harsh to
everyone around you is not a solution. Yes, trying times really do try us but
we should not succumb to it’s whims. Find or locate the problem causing the
trial, and attack it, don't just expect manna to fall from heaven, you always have a role to play, play it.
In times of trial, focus on the bigger picture. What are you
to learn from that particular situation? Things don’t just happen, there might
be a lesson to learn and if you don’t grab it, the same problem might arise
again. In every level is a new devil, that’s to say, a trial is leading or
taking you to a higher ground only if you can conquer. It makes you stronger,
better and more equipped. Focus your mind on the goal, the price, on Jesus. Ist
pt 1: 6-7
Finally, never condescend to the level of blaming God or your
friends or your parents or anyone. Once you blame, you justify, and when you
justify, you wither away and when asked, you are quick to bring up your
justification. My mum was never there, my dad drank a lot and beat up my mum,
my friend betrayed me, I can never trust again, God left me to perish. Yes,
sometimes, if not most times, circumstances like this has great influence in
our lives but if we know the truth, we should never let such circumstances be the bases of
making wrong decisions.
please drop a comment below to encourage a heavy heart.
Love
Kambi
p.s sorry guys for being away for so long.