You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. For in just a very little while, “He who is coming will come and will not delay.” Hebrews 10:36-37 (NIV)
"You may be going through difficult times right now. You’re discouraged because the situation you face seems unbearable and you’re saying, ‘God, I can’t take it anymore.’ But you can!"
If you’re discouraged because of God’s delay in answering your prayers, understand the delay is NOT a denial. Just because the answer or the miracle hasn’t come – yet – that doesn’t mean God isn’t going to answer, or that he’s forgotten you, or that he doesn’t care about you. It simply means “not yet!”
Spiritual maturity is knowing the difference between “No” and “Not yet,” between a denial and a delay. The Bible tells us, “He who is coming will come and will not delay” (Hebrews 10:37 NIV).
The delay may be a test of your patience. Anybody can be patient once. And, anybody can be patient twice. And, just about anybody can be patient three times. So God tests your patience over and over and over.
Why? To see how patient you are?
No, he does it so that you can see how patient you are. So you’ll know what’s inside of you, and you’ll be able to know your level of commitment. God tests you so that you can know he is faithful, even if the answers you seek are delayed.
If you’re discouraged, turn it around by remembering God teaches you patience during delay. Ask him to transform your discouragement into patience.
You may be going through difficult times right now and feel like dropping off the planet. You’re discouraged because the situation you face seems unmanageable, unreasonable, or unfair.
It may seem unbearable and inside you’re basically saying, “God, I can’t take it anymore. I just can’t take it anymore!”
But you can.
You can stay with it longer because God is with you. He’ll enable you to press on. Remember, you are never a failure until you quit.
Don’t quit. Resist discouragement and finish the race God has set before you.
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you're trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low and the debts are high, And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit, Rest, if you must, but don't you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns, As every one of us sometimes learns, And many a failure turns about, When he might have won had he stuck it out; Don't give up though the pace seems slow-- You may succeed with another blow.
Often the goal is nearer than, It seems to a faint and faltering man, Often the struggler has given up, When he might have captured the victor's cup, And he learned too late when the night slipped down, How close he was to the golden crown.
Success is failure turned inside out-- The silver tint of the clouds of doubt, And you never can tell how close you are, It may be near when it seems so far, So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit-- It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.
~Author Unknown~
Sunday, June 27th 2010 at 9:29PM
Siebra Muhammad
We all need encouragements.. some of us benefit more than others. This is very uplifting.
Sunday, June 27th 2010 at 9:46PM
MIISRAEL Bride
Thanks all for the comments here, because we all experience discouragement at times. In 2007, my family had to make a major change which was hard on all of us, but I must admit it was a trying of my faith as well as patience.
I experienced so many challenges that I actually wanted to "throw in the towel". I found myself having to adjust quickly to changes which weren't easy. I think it took me about 3 years, but I thank God that I'm able to now encourage you guys with this blog.
Sunday, June 27th 2010 at 11:08PM
Jen Fad
The plight of Black Americans did not begin nor will it end in America. We were kidnapped from Africa, and that is where we will be returned. Much like if someone kidnapped your children...when found...you would want them to be returned where they were taken. It is the basics to common sense.
Good inspirational blog Sis. Jen.
Sunday, June 27th 2010 at 11:09PM
jamal Abraham
Jen.... What country did your African Ancestors come from??? I'll say mine came from Cambodia!!!! (ha!!)) Going home... that's a joke
Monday, June 28th 2010 at 10:14AM
Cynthia Merrill Artis
Brother Jamal thanks for your comments, but I say home is where the heart is and my heart is in America no matter what country in the world I might find myself. What about you Sister Cynthia?
Monday, June 28th 2010 at 1:41PM
Jen Fad
