Have you ever found yourself facing a trial that seems to be teaching you the same lesson you've been taught many times? I know I have; the Lord seems to remind me often of certain Truths that I have seemed to have learned over and over and over again. I find myself wondering, how many times will I have to learn this lesson before it actually sticks?
One lesson I have learned many times over is dependence on God's sovereign control over all things. In other words, my desire to control situations that are completely out of my control lead me to an anxious heart and worry (both sinful fruits). Although I have seen growth in this area in my life during my walk with the Lord, I still struggle with these sins. I notice however, that the trials the Lord puts me through are used to sanctify me in these specific areas time and time again. You'd think I'd get it by now I sometimes wonder. I can, at times, be discouraged, knowing that I still struggle in the same areas in my life, but God revealed something so wonderful to me today as He continued refining me: "I'm not done with you yet".
As I spent time with Him today, His providential goodness led me to Truth in the area of worry and dependence upon Him again and again. It was a sweet and precious moment as I realized how much my Father in heaven loves me and cares for me. Although I may be weak and failing when it comes to worrying, He isn't leaving me stranded, He is carrying me along, sustaining me and empowering me with His grace and by His Words. He is so intimately involved with every detail of my life that He knows exactly what I need to hear and when I need to hear it. He satisfies completely.
His precious trials and tests have yet again brought me to the Truth that He isn't finished with me yet. I am still being refined, the work of Christ-likeness in me isn't done. The blessed aspect of each test and trial is that I am given a greater glimpse at the Gospel and the power of God in that message and how it has transformed me. I find myself recognizing all the more my need for His grace each and every moment of every day.
Although I may struggle with some sins for years to come, and have to learn lessons over and over and over again, I am confident that He is not done with me yet. I am certain that He is at work, in every test, to make me more like Jesus and to draw me closer to Him as I marvel at the love He so lavishes upon His children.
One lesson I have learned many times over is dependence on God's sovereign control over all things. In other words, my desire to control situations that are completely out of my control lead me to an anxious heart and worry (both sinful fruits). Although I have seen growth in this area in my life during my walk with the Lord, I still struggle with these sins. I notice however, that the trials the Lord puts me through are used to sanctify me in these specific areas time and time again. You'd think I'd get it by now I sometimes wonder. I can, at times, be discouraged, knowing that I still struggle in the same areas in my life, but God revealed something so wonderful to me today as He continued refining me: "I'm not done with you yet".
As I spent time with Him today, His providential goodness led me to Truth in the area of worry and dependence upon Him again and again. It was a sweet and precious moment as I realized how much my Father in heaven loves me and cares for me. Although I may be weak and failing when it comes to worrying, He isn't leaving me stranded, He is carrying me along, sustaining me and empowering me with His grace and by His Words. He is so intimately involved with every detail of my life that He knows exactly what I need to hear and when I need to hear it. He satisfies completely.
His precious trials and tests have yet again brought me to the Truth that He isn't finished with me yet. I am still being refined, the work of Christ-likeness in me isn't done. The blessed aspect of each test and trial is that I am given a greater glimpse at the Gospel and the power of God in that message and how it has transformed me. I find myself recognizing all the more my need for His grace each and every moment of every day.
Although I may struggle with some sins for years to come, and have to learn lessons over and over and over again, I am confident that He is not done with me yet. I am certain that He is at work, in every test, to make me more like Jesus and to draw me closer to Him as I marvel at the love He so lavishes upon His children.
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