FIRE UNITED: TAKE A STAND

What is real victory?? Is it the ultimate triumph? Is it something more perhaps? Such as the ability to stand & having done all to stand continuing to stand despite adverse circumstances. That in itself can indeed be victory.

There will be times in life when nothing else can be done, other than to wait on the Lord for His perfect will & timing. The frustration, anger & often bitter disappointment can almost cause you to crack under the severe strain.Thoughts such as will I make it to the end or should I just quit? Do I have what it takes to serve God, should I tell God that I made a mistake when I chose Jesus & dont have what it takes to follow Him? Life can be become so hard that life doesnt seem worth it anymore, everything fades gray & there's just nothing left. Anyone whose faced abuse, addiction, financial attack, or an illness will have some idea as to what this dark & painful place feels like.Its a very lonely place to be. Christian brothers & sisters who have no idea as to what you are facing offer 'pat' answers like a cheap plaster on a gaping wound, the well meant words only serves to worsen the intensity of the pain & loneliness.

The worst part of this painful refining process is that it seems God had forgotten you completely, you cant hear Him & if He is listening it sure doesnt seem like it. & now for the hardest part..In this place of desolation, uncertainty & pain God is the only One you can turn to..& yet..you cant talk to Him because you are bursting with hot painful tears inside & out.ANGRY.Angry at yourself for not being able to fix it. Angry at God for His seeming indifference to your situation. Angry at the world for not being able to understand.

Now what. You DONT have other options. You have to continue to stand no matter the cost. We are on earth for a short time. You are being refined. Through this process God is breathing a character with faith, patience & obedience in you. Ask for an extra portion of grace that you may finish what He has started in you. He does hear you but He wants to see a steadfast, obedient heart. Without faith it is impossible to please God. Thats the truth.