A Prayer For Pleasure via Trials and Tribulations
By Keri Eichberger
Bible Studying
“And we all know that in all issues God works for the nice of those that love him, who’ve been referred to as in accordance with his goal.” – Romans 8:28
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I used to be in awe of the enjoyment that crammed my coronary heart via the closing worship track. Contemplating I’d simply wrapped up what felt like some of the troublesome weeks of my life. And following some of the troublesome seasons of my life. From dad‘s open coronary heart surgical procedure, then his main stroke, to a private monetary disaster, leaving me frantically on the seek for work as a way to assist assist my household. And vulnerably talking, a lot extra darkness looming that I’ll spare you. There had been tons of tears, powerful talks, and plenty of trying to God in confusion and defeat. However as I stood, hand raised, eyes closed, my coronary heart poured out the lyrics of Brandon Lakes’ “Gratitude,” and among the truths of God which were swelling inside lit up the darkish shadows of my soul.
In a second in time, I used to be hyper-aware of how a lot I’d misplaced, feeling like I had so little to provide, but in give up, I sang, “…Hallelujah. And I do know it’s not a lot, however I’ve nothing else match for a King. Aside from a coronary heart singing hallelujah. Hallelujah.” I praised the Lord with the little I had and realized how wealthy I actually was. Solely as a result of I’ve him. I believed in regards to the household I handed on my method in that morning, who just lately misplaced a toddler, singing the identical track simply rows behind me. Faces that greeted me nonetheless with a smile and confirmed up each week since they buried their boy, not even a month earlier than. They have been leaning on God and bringing their hearts and hallelujahs to him. And I praised God all of the extra for what I had.
Is there some form of turmoil happening in your life proper now? One thing that you’re struggling to search out pleasure in? I really feel this deeply. I actually do. Romans 8:28 is my life verse, and I like to remind myself that God certainly makes use of all issues for good. Despite the fact that, via determined difficulties, it’s so laborious to see it. However whether or not God makes use of your trial to redirect you to a greater plan down the street, to open your eyes to the blessings of different individuals in your life who wish to love on you, or simply to attract you nearer to him—there’s good and pleasure he’s holding for you there. Pleasure for you right here on earth. And there’s even larger pleasure as we set our eyes on our final vacation spot in paradise.
The Bible says that via Jesus, we now have an inheritance in heaven that may by no means perish, spoil, or fade. And due to this promise, we will rejoice, although for a short while, we might need to endure grief in all types of trials (1 Peter 1:3-6). And, sure, I’m nonetheless weathering the storm. However I’m additionally experiencing touches of pleasure as I proceed to reward and lean tougher on him. It doesn’t matter what you’re strolling via, I hope you’ll take a minute to reward him and provide him a hallelujah many times too. As a result of lifting our eyes to him has a divine method of lifting our eyes above the storm, redirecting our gaze to the nice round us, and refilling our hearts with a pleasure that may simply be misplaced within the struggles of life.
Let’s Pray:
Gracious God, Despite the fact that I’m strolling via the valley, I reward you for all that you’ve given me. So usually life presents me with such troublesome circumstances and seasons, however I do know that you’re nonetheless good. You’re frequently pouring out goodness and pleasure even when it actually doesn’t all the time really feel prefer it. Assist me raise my eyes above all that’s burying me down in darkness as much as you, the place there’s all the time pleasure to be discovered. Lord, I do know whereas we’re on this earth, trials will proceed to return, however assist me maintain my coronary heart so robust and agency on the reality of the place my final pleasure right here is discovered–in you. And the place my final hope and house is–in heaven. God, thanks for redeeming all issues. Thanks for all the time being by my aspect. In Jesus’ title, I pray, Amen.
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