Be Mindful During Difficult Times

We all have had our share of enduring various struggles and trials in our life. Those sudden events where we had to lean on God as we made our way through unexpected and trying times. Whether the challenges we faced were physical, emotional, financial or spiritual, we all faithfully reached out to God to see us through. 

It is usually during those unwanted occurrences, when our emotions are stretched and our defenses are low, that the enemy will try to influence our thoughts. He does so by bringing doubts and discouragement into our mind. He knows that the more we struggle with our doubts about the guidance and provision of God, the weaker our faith becomes. Let none of us be fooled. The enemy is always watching and waiting for the opportunity to sneak into our life. 

We read of this in 1 Peter 5:6-11 where he says, “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.”

Peter acknowledges that we will all go through times of suffering, but if we humble ourselves under the mighty hand of God, at the proper time, God Himself will restore, confirm, strengthen and establish us. He will restore all that the enemy has stolen from us and will confirm His unwavering faithfulness. So let us strengthen our faith and build our resolve as we weather the various trials and adversities of life. 

Let our prayers today acknowledge the faithfulness of our loving God. May we come before His Throne of Grace with boldness and understanding as we lay all of our fears and all of our needs at the feet of Almighty God.

We all know that struggles and trials are never a fun exercise. However, each is a challenge that must be endured. So let us always keep our faith strong and our mindset sure that regardless of what we may be facing, we serve a mighty God who will see us through it all.