Trials and Obstacles
Trials and obstacles in our lives can require different response, depending on their cause and/or purpose. If the purpose is to strengthen us and to instruct us in the ways of spiritual warfare, we need to embrace the trials and learn the lessons God is graciously teaching us with open hearts and willing spirits. If the cause is sin, we need to turn from the sin and receive forgiveness.
When we are going through a calamity there are two ways to look at it. (1) Is God allowing the test for the purpose of taking us to a deeper level of maturity and strength? (2) Is it a result of sin? (3) Is it both?
1…Pray for wisdom (James 1:5) to know if the test you are facing is from the Lord. God allows tests for the purpose of taking us to deeper levels of maturity and strength (James 1:2-4). Tests can also teach us about spiritual warfare (Eph. 6:10-18).
2…Recognize that the present calamity may be a result of sin. Ask the Lord to convict you of any sin in your life. Confess what He shows you, and receive His forgiveness. Pray for deliverance from the problem and complete restoration. Remember, God loves you and He gave His only Son to redeem you.
Remember in every situation God is with you and He is in control.
When You Think Of Me, Please Pray For Me,
Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., B.S., BCPCLC
Professional Certified Life Coach & Youth Minister
*Taken From The Spirit Fill Live Bible Study Notes From the Book of Judges (Judges 2:11-15, 3:1,2)
Trials and obstacles in our lives can require different response, depending on their cause and/or purpose. If the purpose is to strengthen us and to instruct us in the ways of spiritual warfare, we need to embrace the trials and learn the lessons God is graciously teaching us with open hearts and willing spirits. If the cause is sin, we need to turn from the sin and receive forgiveness.
When we are going through a calamity there are two ways to look at it. (1) Is God allowing the test for the purpose of taking us to a deeper level of maturity and strength? (2) Is it a result of sin? (3) Is it both?
1…Pray for wisdom (James 1:5) to know if the test you are facing is from the Lord. God allows tests for the purpose of taking us to deeper levels of maturity and strength (James 1:2-4). Tests can also teach us about spiritual warfare (Eph. 6:10-18).
2…Recognize that the present calamity may be a result of sin. Ask the Lord to convict you of any sin in your life. Confess what He shows you, and receive His forgiveness. Pray for deliverance from the problem and complete restoration. Remember, God loves you and He gave His only Son to redeem you.
Remember in every situation God is with you and He is in control.
When You Think Of Me, Please Pray For Me,
Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., B.S., BCPCLC
Professional Certified Life Coach & Youth Minister
*Taken From The Spirit Fill Live Bible Study Notes From the Book of Judges (Judges 2:11-15, 3:1,2)
