Lord of the Struggle
By Martha Noebel

God is faithful to bring us through our difficulties, but we must wait on His timing.

We often feel the pressure of the struggles of life. The answers to our questions do not always come right away. So what do we do?

"The Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler [shield] to them that walk uprightly. He keepeth paths of judgement and preserveth the way of his saints" (Proverbs 2:7-8, KJV).

OK, we know God is in control, and He is giving us all we need. Wisdom is ours for the asking, but what about God's timing? He can show us the way to go and what will be ours in the future. The question is when?

"Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety upon Him, because He cares for you"(1 Peter 5:6-7, NKJV).

God is working everything out for our good. He will do it in His timing and in His way. It may seem frustrating at times, but we must trust Him. We need to humble ourselves before Him, knowing He is more than able to meet the desires of our hearts.

When the struggles in life seem to be getting the best of me, I sometimes let them block God's presence. I am not able to feel His love, as I would like. But I must remind myself like David in the Psalms:

"Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever" (Psalm 73:25-26, New Living Translation).

I can stay strong by focusing on God and His Word. He is not upset when He senses that I have questions and concerns. He knows everything is going to be OK. God understands that I will soon shake off these feelings and that I will be back in His presence once again.

If you have found the cares of this life getting you down, join me in thanking God for His faithfulness. Allow Him to be the "Lord of the Struggle."

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