Sometimes, the picture we paint in our minds of what life is like when we have allowed God to take control of our lives and have received the gift of the Holy Spirit can throw us off. When things are going great and we are on fire for Jesus and singing praise in thanks. Suddenly a rain cloud passes over and we are like, "Hey! Where did my sunshine go? I was really enjoying the overflow of good things happening in my life!"
If all we ever have is good things happening, when will we actually be thankful for the experiences which bring us to our knees and humbled us?
Those are the experiences that have built me up for God's great work!
Matter of fact, the toughest days, when I really thought I couldn't take another day of life in that situation, are the experiences that I am most thankful for now. I am sure that each of those experiences that have brought me into a deeper, more intimate relationship with my Father were not by any accident and I know He put me through those experiences just so He could put all my broken pieces back together and rebuild me into His princess.
Trials have taught me how important it is to lean in on the strength of God that is in me, and remembering that I am completely, unconditionally loved and this situation is temporary. I am God's child and He is not going to let me down! I must keep pushing forward. Spending time in His Word and tucking it into my heart and creating quiet time to talk to God always help me to get through the storms. Soon, this rain cloud will pass and the sun will shine down again. Trust in Him always.
James 1:2-3
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