“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of of life, which God has promised to those who love him.” James 1:12.
I’m truly amazed at how God continues to trust me with various situations, that I’ve had no idea how to handle, at least not on the front end! It’s awesome to see how He uses my human frailties every time to do something AMAZING. With every step, I no longer look down, I’ve learned the art of looking up to the author and finisher of my faith. Hebrews 12:2. I realize He is my help and I have sufficient in Him all that I need. 2 Corinthians 9:8. In the heat of the battle, it always seem tougher than it really is, but our God is faithful and has never failed me yet!
With every test and trial, He has catapulted me to a new level in the spiritual realm, knowing that each time I run to Him, He in His infinite wisdom somehow guides me along and speaks peace to my storms. The journey’s ahead are no longer fearful, they have made me more stronger and a weapon of war against the enemy and his attacks. When we transform our minds according to Romans 12:2 and rely on the Holy Spirit to teach, lead, and guide us into all truth, we can quickly dispel the lies of the enemy.
We are instructed “to endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.” 2Timothy 2:3. And to count it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when met with trials of various kinds.” James 1:2.
Over the years I have encountered many test, but those test are now my testimonies. I use the same strategy God used to strengthen me, to now strengthen other women of faith. Building up and encouraging one woman at a time. If you are facing battles that seem unending, don’t be afraid or dismayed, know that God will help you. Isaiah 41:10. He knows that the enemy recognizes you as a threat to the kingdom of darkness and that the enemy can see your light shining ever brightly!
He also knows, Satan will try to do whatever, however, and use whoever to dim your light, if he can’t successfully put it out! But He wants you and I to know that greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world. 1 John 1:5. We are more than conquerors through Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior. Romans 8:37. And He has given us all power over the enemy according to Luke 10:19. We must put on the whole armor of God and use our weapons of warfare. Spend time in the secret place until we receive our marching orders.
The Holy Spirit is waiting to fight for you and I and give us the necessary strategy to defeat the enemy and win! Are you in the secret place? Be encouraged my sister and be not weary in well doing, for God is a very present help in our time of trouble and the race is not given to the swift nor to the strong, but to him that endures to the end. (Galatians 6:9, Psalms 46:1, Ecclesiastes 9:11.)
In His Service,
Carolyn