We all go through hard times. Every single one of us. We all have a day every now and then when we struggle. We just can’t seem to get past an obstacle in our path.
And sometimes the hard times last longer than a day–maybe a week or month and some struggle for even longer.
It is in the storms where we grow, where we become stronger and better able to deal with the next storm of life.
As we are going through the storm, we may question God and His purpose for putting us through such a terrible time. You have to stop and remember that all storms are not the same.
Not all storms come to disrupt your life, some come to clear your path.
That’s right. Some storms improve your vision, some storms clear the obstacles out of the way that have held you back and some storms make the path wider, safer and faster.
There are storms that are very physically destructive. High winds, lightening strikes, and surging water can wipe out entire towns in a matter of seconds. Many people are killed each year in these storms.
There are also storms that we go through that are emotional and spiritual in nature. Our path forward is often blocked more in this kind of storm than in a physical storm that has blown trees down across our road.
Because in this kind of storm, your heart and soul are going through a storm. Your heart and soul are struggling to get through pain, to move forward, to get past something, to let something go.
Remember that all emotional and spiritual storms aren’t sent to disrupt your life. More often than not, these storms are sent to clear your path.
Sometimes we can’t see what is blocking our way forward. You may be in a relationship that isn’t very healthy for you.
Your storm may end that relationship and clear the path for someone else for you. Someone who is better for you. Someone who loves you and respects you.
You may be in a dead-end job that you can’t move up in. You may get fired from that job. You may think the storm you are in is hurtful to you.
But the storm is creating another opportunity for you to have a better job, better money, a better future for you and your family.
Next time you are going through a storm, step back and examine it. It may be there to clear your path.
Sending you blessings of love, prayer, and gratitude from Sterrett, Alabama!
Charity M. Richey-Bentley
This is so true, but it is so hard to go through, especially when you can’t hear or see God working through it.
I’m living through the storm now. After 40 years of marriage my husband told me I need to leave, I did. He has been saying for over 3 years he wants a divorce, I finally told him a year ago to file for it. He said he wasn’t going to file, but now he tells me to leave. I have been homeless for 2 months now, staying here and there. I’m just ready for God to just take me out of this world, because it just isn’t worth living this way.😢
First, let me encourage you to NOT give up. God loves you, cares about you and is with you.
You may be going through dark times now, but the sun always rises. You will get through this.
My advice to you is to get an attorney.
Blessings to you!
Charity
Beloved,
Even if you don’t see the storm before it approaches your way, just remember one thing; GOD IS ALWAYS LEADING THE WAY. If He allows it, just remember that He promised never to leave nor forsake you. He didn’t promise you a bed of roses for your life, but just know that you face nothing alone if you know Jesus as your Lord and Savior, that He controls you, your life. Rest in the loving arms of One Who gave His life for you. He didn’t do that just for the sake of….. He did it because He loves you. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.” I trust my life to “AN ALL KNOWING GOD” Who loves me for me, no strings attached. Jesus sees my heart and still cares. That speaks volumes to me and tells me from His heart to my heart!!
Beautifully said.
So TRUE.
GOD is taking care of you, HE loves you.
Yes, amen.
God bless and keep you.
Charity