Trials 1

When the earth is quaking underneath you and a trial engulfs you, there are a few important steps that you NEED to take:

Step One - Find Solid Ground

Even if you don't see any solid ground, find the only solid ground possible. That solid ground is in God, hid yourself in God (Matthew 7:24-27, Psalm 91:1-2).

No matter what is going on in our lives, there is a comfort and peace that we can gain from God because of his immense love for us (Romans 8:32).

We need to spend time with God in prayer and meditation, in intervals measured in seconds, minutes and if possible, hours. We need to get our orders, our instructions and our direction from him. We need a vision from him that will allow us to walk by faith. Is he pulling away the control that you crave? Is he taking away the love or money that you have been relying on? Is there an idol between you and him that he wants to pull down. It will be painful during the time, but so valuable. Get faith from vision (Proverbs 29:18, Romans 10:14).

You will also notice that I have included scripture references throughout the post. There are two things that cannot be over emphasized: prayer and the Word. Talking to God and listening to God. I have a practice that has served me well. Each trial has a emphasis of focus to it. I look for a successful Biblical character and read with him thru my trial. I have spent many hours with Joseph, Elijah, Jeremiah and Paul. Their trials have comforted me and inspired me. Other wonderful saints to follow are Hannah, Abigail and Sari/Sarah.