Faith Building Moments

I wanted to scream aloud, but did so silently. I cried much and had very little words. How could this be happening? Why was it happening? I had prayed fervently, stood on the word of God, and believed God for the best- so why didn’t it work in my favor?

Life’s worst moments have their way of throwing tough questions our way. It jolts you out of your slumber and into a reality you were not prepared to face. After experiencing such a moment, I had to make one of the most important decisions I’ve made in my walk with God. I had to decide how this situation would shape me.

I was either going to lose hope in God and blame Him for how things turned out or I was going to grow from this. I was either going to curl up in my shell and hide from the world or I was going to emerge with a renewed sense of victory. I would either be bitter or better. This moment would either break my faith or build my faith. I chose the latter of each option.

I made a declaration that I would not let my situation derail my faith. Initially, I was stumped. I was in disbelief that despite my conversations with God, despite my faith that my situation would turn out good, it didn’t turn out the way I hoped. I decided that this was a faith-building moment. This was a chance to put to test all the things I’ve read in God’s word. This was a chance to show God that I was not just walking with Him for the good times. If Jesus had to experience pain in order for his purpose to be fulfilled, why not me?

Romans 8:37-39, reminds us that nothing can separate us from the love of Christ (unless we let it). Nothing! It reminds us that no matter the trial, God is constant. God is making us more than conquerors in every faith building moment. You have the power to decide if your situations will be faith breakers or faith builders.

God I don’t understand everything You are doing, but I trust you. I have lots of questions, but I stand firm. Nothing will separate me from you. Not a trial, not a problem, not discouragement, not fear, not lack, not need, not disappointment, not a “No,” not a “wait,” not a struggle, not a negative report, not a loss, not death, not the trials of life, not my heart, not my emotions, not my mind, not my friends, not my family…No Nothing will separate me from you!