struggle

Hebrews 12:11
Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. ♥

Just simply asking God "Why am I struggling- why am I having trouble and pain?" That act alone can really humble you and in and of itself can draw you closer to God.

It also shows an open and willing heart, to be rebuked, changed and shows you want to grow. The more you are willing the closer you'll get in your relationship with Him.


Does it ever seem like you're always struggling with the SAME sin? It's just like that thorn in your side or that pain in your butt - and it relentlessly drags you down and is so overrly annoying that you just want to scream sometimes? Here is a slice of good news, not quite like that warm slice of pie but still pretty good; You will get past it - if you are truly trying to be pleasing to God, sticking to His promise's and letting Him guide you in your life and following His path. You may seem like you're stuck in the same boat you were 6 months ago, but take a good hard look back and I'm sure you will see you're making progress, even if it does seem like you're running in sand to get there.

Every time I start to struggle with this certain thing I literally spend time on my face just crying because not only does it not make sense to me but I hate it. However, the thing that I notice is that I'm also talking to Him quite a bit during that time just asking Him to get me through it and to be who He says He is. He is comforter, He is salvation, He is healer and He is strength and endurance. I believe that is exactly where He wants me & not only when I am struggling or suffering but just every day. He helps me through it every single time too and it makes it well worth while because I feel so much closer to Him than I did before. It's almost as if every single time I get just a step closer to Him and the love I have for Him increases that much more to.

When you are struggling try and embrace Him. It not only makes the struggle worth it in the end but it also makes it so much easier to bear. After you are through the struggle - You WILL be stronger, more spiritually grown and you will be just all around better.