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Patience xoliswa Zweni
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Dear God, Heavenly Father, I just want to give you thanks, there is none like you, you have said in your word that you'll never leave nor forsake us, and you are not the son of man that should lie, whatever that you said you'll do, it shall surely come to pass. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: you said we must be joyful, pray at all times and be thankful in all circumstances, Father I want to thank you for the fact that we go through trials, hardships, and we face challenges in our lives, yes indeed, you surely said that we should suffer as children of God so that we could also share the pain you took when you died for our sins, for the pain that we encounter as your children will never be compared to the one you bared on the cross, I'm still young Lord but you have taught me a lot, I have learnt to say thank you in all challenges that I encounter in life, I have gone through a lot, in times I felt like giving up Christianity because when I compared it with the life I heard back then in the world, I'd ask myself 'what have I done' but I thank you today because you've given me strength to endure all afflictions coming my way, you're actually building a character, now I have seen that, in 1 Corinthians 10:13 you said 'Every test that you have experienced is the kind that normally comes to people, but God keeps his promise and He will not allow you to be tested beyond your power to remain firm; at the time you're put to test, he will give you strength to endure it, and so provide you with a way out' I remember the day I came across this scripture, I felt like the world was closing up on me, I was unemployed, my family felt as if I was a curse in their lives because I was no longer into worshipping their gods, but God had wiped my tears when I went to Him to present my challenges, I could feel Him saying IT'S ALL GONNA BE OKAY, FOR I AM COUNTING THOSE DROPS OF TEARS FALLING DOWN YOUR FACE, I'LL PRESENT YOUR CASE TO GOD AND WHEN HE RESPONDS, YOU SHALL BE GLAD'. I just worshipped Him there and I knew that God was dealing with me personally, few days later, I was called for an interview and of which today I am still working for the company. He is so faithful, to all saints who are subscribed to this site, I want you to start thanking God for whatever challenge you encounter, could it be poverty, financial issues, family issues, whatever that the devil is troubling you with, just remember that God has allowed it to happen to you because He has faith in us, besides, we're not handling those issues ourselves but He is, when you come out of them, your prize of victory is waiting for you and God will say, 'I knew you'd make it'. I have learnt to accept the challenges in my life because they have grown me spiritually, the more I'm challenged is the more I invite His presence in me and deep in prayer. To all, just be still and know He is God and He is there. Thank you Father, Amen.
