instablog 5|29

“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.”‭‭(1 Peter‬ ‭5:6-9a, ESV)

Have you ever walked through seasons of life where you know that God is teaching you lessons, but it seems that no one else is getting this same lesson? Coincidentally, you keep having run-ins that test the gangster in you, yet the Lord tells you, “Shh... Don’t defend yourself. Don’t even talk about the situation. Bless that person, and allow me be your vindicator.” Maybe, there’s something that you’re believing for, and it seems like you’re the only person left in it.

I’ve been there. I’m still there. Heck, I STAY there! 😭😂 in the seasons where it seems like you’re grasping for air, looking for God:

1. Keep going. Keep humbling yourself while you wait for God to honor your faithfulness. Your pain may be real, but He’s preparing the most beautiful heart for something SO much bigger than what you can see right now.

2. Keep looking to Jesus. We are going to endure various kinds of sufferings. The Bible promises that. However, in those sufferings, we can bring our burdens to the Lord. “He will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.” (Psalm 55:22)

3. Keep resisting the devil. You stay sober-minded by casting your cares, and allowing God to give you a new perspective (even if you need a new perspective every 3 minutes). Pull yourself out of self-pity, and dare yourself to keep trusting God.

4. Keep expecting God to show up. “And after you have suffered a little while, the God is all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself RESTORE, CONFIRM, STRENGTHEN, & ESTABLISH you.” (v. 10)