Dfficult Times Are Times of Testing

God never created us to be overcome-he created us to be an overcomer. God is bigger than any problem that may come upon us. You have a heritage of the bloodline of Christ. Keep reminding yourself that nothing that comes upon you is forever. "This too shall pass." There is a peace in knowing that God is in control. We are in a "fixed fight." He had the solutions planned out before we ever come into the situation. Stay in the Faith and no weapon forged against you shall prosper. "I am a child of the Most High God." Sometimes we have difficulties because of what we are doing wrong-because of our bad choices. But sometimes we come into difficulties because of what we are doing RIGHT! When you take steps to improve your life, to fullfill your God given destiny, don't expect the enemy to roll out the red carpet and cheer you on. When you face difficulties it could be the enemy evoking opposition to your God given victory. Don't be discouraged by opposition. It is not over till GOD says it is over. The difficult times are times of testing as well. If you're going to be who God made you to be you have to have a deep resolve. Even when you go the opposite direction as God has sent you, he is so merciful that he will always make a way out for you. You don't have to suffer through life. Activate God's promises by BELIEVING. God is there for you and will be your protector and your vindicator-not because of who you are but because of WHO'S you are. *There was a story about a bear cub sitting in the woods when a ferocious lion came up on him and wanted to eat him. The cub was very afraid. Just as the lion was about to pounce... he was stopped in his tracks and he shrunk back, cowerring in fear he ran away. The cub thought to himself "I must be pretty powerful to have scared off that lion..." but what he did not realize is that the mama bear had come out of the woods and stood behind him. The lion saw who was backing him up and left in fear.* What we need to remember is who is backing US up. The Creator of the Universe is our protector. The Great, I AM. Don't get discouraged by opposition. Don't get discouraged when you have difficulties. When everything seems to come against you, very often that is because God has something very special in store for you. When you are close to a victory, "the fire gets turned up." God will bring you through the "fire." You can get to a place in your life where when opposition comes upon you or difficulties arise, you will be encouraged instead of discouraged. Just turn it around and know favor and increase are on the horizon. Isaiah 54:17There is nothing that has been created that the Lord is not bigger than. My problems may seem big but MY GOD is bigger! Amen. xxoo