Some time ago, I was dealing with some issues in my life. Something that totally took me by surprise. I did not know what to do. It seemed as though no matter what I done, no matter how I tried to fix it, no matter what I done to try to make things better, Nothing worked at all.
I went into the prayer room. I cried and cried before the Lord. Asking God for an answer. But I heard nothing. I got into prayer and fasting. Knowing that some things only come through prayer and fasting. But then again, I heard nothing.
My heart was was broken and I was in dismay as what to do, how to do it, I felt as though my heart was crushed. And I was not getting support from my family or friends. No one from church was reaching out to me. It was as if I had to carry this all by my self.
I even prayed, “God take this away from me!” And no matter what I done, nothing seemed to work at all. I felt all alone. I felt as thought there has GOT to be a way out of this somewhere. And yes, I thought about ending my life. Because to me at that moment in time, I was hurting so bad.
After getting into prayer, I finally just broke down and begin to repent. “God, forgive me for not trusting you. For not praising you when I am going through things. For give me for complaining about my life. Give me wisdom to know how to deal with this problem in my life.”
It was then that God shared with me this verse of scripture . . .
When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. Isaiah 43:2
God taught me that he was NOT going to take this away from me. I had to go through this. I needed to go through this trial and check my heart and attitude.
Months later, I was invited to preach a fellowship meeting in Tennessee. This fellowship meeting had about 13 churches present. God impressed upon me to share my testimony of this issue that I dealt with. After ministering that night, many people were in the altars seeking God. I was then invited to preach at another church in Mississippi. I preached and shared this same testimony. My own sister was touched so much that she came crying and hugged my neck thanking me for the message.
What am I saying?
Sometimes, God says “No”. Sometimes God wants you to learn something. To check your heart, your attitude, your mindset, and if you can handle the pressure. Why? Because there are people that need to hear your testimony.
What is your testomony?
What have you went through?
Your story is powerful!
Your testimony can reach others when a preached message may not. Will you share it?
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