There's a Reason

We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.
Romans 5:3 NLT

How many times have we questioned God with why? Why this is happening - why that is happening - why something's ALWAYS happening... Is there a reason?!?

Does it ever make you doubt God? Is He listening? Does He care? Is He mad? Can't He see what's happening? That's the enemy of our souls trying to get us to blame God rather than trust Him with lies such as,
"If He really loved you, you wouldn't be going through all this."
"He's not listening to you - you've sinned way too much for Him to forgive you."
"Give it up. He doesn't care. If He did, this wouldn't have happened."
"God could have prevented it, but He doesn't really love you."

All lies! Lies, lies and more lies!

Are we in this walk for all of eternity? If so, we need to have some serious endurance. It's easy to be a Christian when life is good. It's another matter altogether when the circumstances of life change from good to bad. However, in the tough times, if we choose to trust God instead of blaming and/or doubting Him, we will develop the endurance we need to make it to the end.

Matthew 24:13 reads, But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. That's the reason!

Prayer:

Father,
            Thank You for Your Word - for its instruction and encouragement and for the answers to life! Help us to recognize its truths and embrace them. Give us strength for each day as You have promised. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen