Sunday 25 November 2018

What You Should Do When God Is Reshaping Your Life Through Trials

By Ann Miller


This world is not so enjoyable. Everywhere you go to, you hear stories of hatred, murder, war, hunger, and depression. People are faced with different kinds of trials and temptations inflicted by humans and perpetrated by the devil. Yet, in all these, the maker of the universe knows how best to use all of them in reshaping your life. This is to say that if you are passing through any of these things right now, rejoice if you are on the Lord's side. Even though it is difficult, reading the scriptures and praying consistently can help you overcome.

There are several ways to read the scriptures during this period. The first one you may want to consider is reading with a devotional. Using a devotional makes you anticipate opening the Bible every morning, evening or any time you have decided to have your devotion. The notes they contain also gives a good interpretation of the passage so that you can be really blessed for the day.

If possible, make it a habit. That means having a specific time, day and place to have a quiet time. This will create a more intimate relationship between you and God and you will have the grace to face the challenges until the appointed time when they will be rolled away.

If going to the church early in the morning every day will not alter your activities, then you are encouraged to do so. Apart from the chance to read the Bible there, the priest's prayers for you will help to reshape you. You will start to see positive changes which will remain as long as you continue to be in God's presence.

Apps for phones now make reading God's word easier. Some of them keep popping up Bible verses on your screen while others send the verses every day at a particular time. Some apps also have bible passages for different situations people face in life. For example, in times of lack, you can see what God wants you to know at that time.

When you want to read the Bible, make sure you start and end with prayers. When reading it, take down notes so that you can get back to the lessons during the day. Sometimes, people unknowingly go through the scriptures that help them to overcome some particular challenges that come their way during the day.

Instead of filling the email message box with irrelevant things, you should rather subscribe to daily emails for God's word. They can come in the form of exposition, trending issues, news, and more. It supplements what one must have read in the morning and increases the chances of being reshaped as you get inspired by the real-life stories of others.

So what you are supposed to do in times of trial is never to give up. Trials are important to make you a better person so if you have prayed for an increase, you should be prepared to face this. But God is faithful, he has given you examples to follow in the scriptures. Following them and reading his admonition will help you to conquer




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