Growing Pains

We all experience them. And they are just what the title declares... A pain! Alas, we live in a world that is constantly changing, some good changes and some bad. The good news is we have the power to determine how we will react to those changes.

We can make our lives a living hell by bucking against them, or we can embrace them and make the most of them.

Romans 8:28 says, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose." (NIV)

And Romans 8:37 says, "No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us." (NIV)

If we are breathing, then we have been "called according to His purpose", which in turn means that "we are more than conquerors". How awesome is that?!

Also, Deuteronomy 31:6 says, "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them (in this case, changes), for The Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you." (NIV)

So, we have a promise from God that He will never leave us, He will never forsake us. He is one that "sticks closer than a brother". Think about that for a minute... We all have at least one person that we will do absolutely anything for... Multiply that times a trillion and that still ain't going to get you close to how much God loves you and desires great and mighty things for you and through you.

Friends, choose the high road, though it may seem difficult and lonely. We have too many promises that everything is going to work for us to give up now, to throw in the towel. The thing about growing pains? Not only do they go away, but it's also proof that God knows we can become something far greater than we are right now, and so much greater than our wildest imagination and dreams ever dared to let us hope. My word to you? Dream on! Don't give up now, it's exactly what the enemy wants! I promise those growing pains are worth it! Hang in there friends...

In Him,
Anna

"Happiness depends upon ourselves". - Aristotle