The Period of Testing

How to Pass the Period of Testing




As followers of Christ, there will be times of "heaven on earth" where everything is going smoothly. But then will come the period where everything is not as smooth.




How do we pass this period of testing? I believe the main key is two simple words " be humble." To be humble means to remove all pride, ego, and selfish desires.




It means to put others first, to ask with right motives, and especially to wait patiently, for god to move on our behalf. I would like to give part of my testimony. I am a 38 year-old college student. I have not been able to graduate from college, ever since I started going to college in 1997. The Lord, has been dealing with me to "be humble." I never forget something I said when I first began college. I regret it now with every fiber of my being. What I said, is this:" I have to graduate by the year 2000." Of course, it was not a bad thing to say, but I said it with pride. I said it with selfishness. Jesus, does not like pride. He likes and rewards humbleness. I hope my story, will help you examine yourself, and ask yourself, before you pray to God: Is this prayer being asked humbly? Am I looking for my own needs and desires only? Am I looking out for my own interests? If your answer to these questions is yes. I can assure you, it could be the reason your prayers, are not being answered.

 

[WingsofaDove]

Thank you for this. It is a good point. I have also learned not to get upset or angry when things go wrong, as it normally prolongs the trial. I have also learned to be silent and praise him in the storm. I did not know about this all of my life, as I started my journey with God as I got older. I guess some people learned this at a younger age.

 

[Matthew01]

Thanks for sharing, this is great information to always remember.

 

[Bingo]

"Amen"




"Our journey with God is not meant to be easy,




but your words hold much truth...being humble.




Thank you for your testimony, it is always a blessing




to witness ones testimony, a grateful heart to share."




'Praise God'

 

[Melissity]

Thank you for sharing your testimony. This is such a good reminder. James 4:3 makes it abundantly clear: "And even when you ask, you don't get it because your motives are all wrong--you want only what will give you pleasure."




Thank you Lord for Your Word, making it a light unto our path and a lamp unto our feet. I pray that we would all be doers of Your Word, not just hearers. Thank you for using Your mighty prayer warrior to remind us to be humble and wait patiently on You, because we know that Your timing is perfect. In Jesus' name, AMEN




"Be still in the presence of the Lord and wait patiently for him to act." Psalm 37:7

 

[The Encourager]

Praise the Lord, for His mercy endures forever. Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Oh, give thanks to the God of heaven! For His mercy endures forever.


Let’s Pray: God I ask You in Jesus’ name, have mercy on me. Bless me with Shalom (safety, rest, prosperity, wholeness, welfare, completion, fullness, soundness, well-being, and peace). God all that I have asked of You to do for me in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of this prayer and all those I love and care about. God in Jesus’ name, bless each of us to receive Your mercy and shalom. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Lord Jesus. Amen






Shalom means safety, rest, prosperity, wholeness, welfare in God, completion, fullness, soundness, well-being, and peace.

 

[Alexie D]

Thank you for your testimony l have learnt a lot from it

 

[Aia]

With someone with over a decade and some of educational failure behind me this definitely resonates, I struggle with intemperance, this is another thing to mediate on, thank you.

 

[kelvinfern7]

Well that is interesting almost sounds like a curse but I am not a expert.









But at least you have persistence.




I will be praying for you and thank you this is edifying.