"We must remember God's plan for us is not our plan. God's plan for us is far larger and better than any plan we can imagine."
-Faye Horton
In life, we often go through many trials but despite them, thus it is God's good plan. But sometimes we think that sometimes it seems like there is no end to what we are going through such as problems. Family problems, financial or budget problems often run short, with friends, often misunderstandings, and sometimes social events. We know that we often notice this and feel that we are affected and trapped by this situation.
But let's not think that it has no end. Let's not think that we can't do it. Sometimes we doubt things. That instead we should just sanctify what we experience, feel and what we witness more.
"Don't think about the hardships, the important thing in life is to continue to face every challenge of life." -Kuya Jholios Fatal
Yes, this situation is not easy. Often fails, often hurts, and often struggles.
But on the other hand, the things that you never thought would happen will be worth it. Because sometimes what happens is sometimes good and sometimes bad. We always say that no matter what happens, we just keep doing what we're doing. And let us not be led or enticed into temptations. Even if we are often tempted, let's try to avoid them.
Because this kind of experience gives nothing good but only evil.
My beloved brothers and sisters,
Let's not forget the reminders of the bible that says in all sincerity and truth that it says in Matthew 6:34 "Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow; because tomorrow will take care of itself. You have enough problems every day."
Always pray and ask that you be given strength each day and may God always give you the courage to face every challenge you face.
I know for every young person like me and sometimes more than twice the burden in life, let's not just give up.
Especially in college, I know what you are going through is not easy, but you still manage to smile and be happy. Even if the feelings and experiences in our lives are painful. Let's not think that what we do is worthless. And sometimes it seems like others don't appreciate our works, especially our parents. Even if we think that we did our best to do that thing.
It often feels painful and mixed with pain in the heart that sometimes we go through something that we almost can't sleep all night to finish all the projects properly memorization for recitation and especially the thesis work. Because, at the college level, there is often not enough sleep just for the things that we often appreciate and to be appreciated at least once in a while.
But, Because of the intensity of what he's going through, someone stops and thinks that the end of what he's doing is worthless. Because his true value seems invisible.
Brothers, no matter what we go through in life. Let's try to finish what we started. I know our roles as young people are no joke.
Many students at the college level hardly sleep for a whole week to combine studying in the morning and work at night.
Just because they want to study and finish, they try to raise themselves in this way.
For there is no other way but such things. Accompanying the study with all your heart, perseverance, determination, diligence and courage is the investment.
Brothers, I salute you! I congratulate you because you are an example of being a role model and diligent in any test. I salute the things you do:
Just like concurrent work and study. Because you thought of nothing else but to help your family and finish your studies. I believed that one day you would reap everything you sowed
The same goes for people who are supported by parents and siblings, Just continue your efforts and be accompanied by courage, fortitude, and determination. Let's not waste the opportunities that our parents entrust to us. It's not bad to have a girlfriend, but it's better if you finish your education first.
I know that sometimes mommy and daddy get angry because of having a relationship in schools like Boyfriend or Girlfriend. They are angry, but let's not think that they don't love us. What they avoid is destroying our future.
I know that having a Girlfriend or Boyfriend is an inspiration in life. But I often stopped studying because something happened that shouldn't have happened.
Brothers and sisters, no matter what we face, let's choose the one who can finish studying. and even if you are not very smart in studying. Just don't stop. Ask God for what your heart desires and he will not disappoint you in everything you step on.
Because, "No matter how big the storms come in your life, after all of them a beautiful rainbow will appear."
So continue the things entrusted to you. this is an opportunity that you inherit. Just keep going brother and sister, it's for you.
Don't waste the opportunity and all the tiredness and hardship will also pass. Do your best to overcome this and I believe that God is with you in everything. He will not leave you alone in your problems. And always a reminder, "No one gets rich or successful without going through hardship."
And even though we are often disappointed in the things we want but it didn't happen. Because despite these, God has a good plan for your life.
So the Bible says in Joshua 1:8, "Don't forget to read the book of the law. Meditate on it day and night so that you can fulfill all that is stated in it. That way, your life will be prosperous and successful."
If in your mind no one believes in your ability, Don't lose hope, Because someone believes in you and all the efforts you made. God admires all your efforts. So you should always smile. You are never alone.
Trust him with your whole personality, soul and strength in God. So that you are a movement of his holy spirit.
Let the Lord work in your life. Because if this happens, no matter what the world tells you, you will not be affected. Because you are with him. God's spirit is with you in whatever step you take. Don't be tempted by evil, but continue to do good for your dreams.
"Strive to achieve all that you desire in Life with God."
• Always Rejoice And Thank Him — give praise and thanks to God for all his goodness done for your life. Because of God's will, your life will be peaceful and beautiful in your relationship with him. "He is making a way for you. So, choose him every day. Because he chose you above all else. Because you are important to him. So appreciate him every day." praise him at any time and go to church every day of the week. Because the day of the week is just for him. Take a day to appreciate him.
• God Spirit Working In You— as the spirit of the Lord work's within us, with become more and more like him and reflect his glory even more. This process of changing us to be more like Jesus is called sanctification and it is the third purpose in your life on earth. Because God always guides us. when we need him in our lives. he is ready to help us with our heavy tasks.
So, the Bible says in Matthew 11:28-30, "Come to me, all you who are burdened and burdened, and I will give you rest. Bear my yoke and follow my teachings and be humble in heart. You will find rest in me because my yoke is easy to carry and my burden is light for you."
And 1 Peter also said 5:7, "Entrust all your worries to him because he cares about you."
• "ALWAYS REMEMBER, GOD SPIRIT IS ALWAYS WORK"
However, we choose to do the right things in the s nations and then trust God's spirit to give us his power, love, faith, and wisdom to do it. Since God's lives are inside of us, these things are always available for the asking.
"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose. For whom He did foreknow, He also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren." – Romans 8:28-29
God has a purpose for every problem. God will use our circumstances to develop our character, to shape us, to build, to mold us; to show us that He is God, and that He is in control. But in order for God to use our problems, troubles, and pains for His honor and glory, it will depend on our personal relationship with Christ, our faith, our honesty and our commitment.
Someone today might be going through something and you're tripping because even though God intended to use your problem for the good, the devil and others mean it for the bad. Troubles are a part of God's growth process in our lives. No one is immune to it and no one can skate through life without it. God uses problems to draw us closer to Him.
The times that we will be closest to God are usually our darkest, most broken, most abandoned [moments], and when the pain is the greatest. That's usually when we turn to God.
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18
I would like to share three blessings that come into our lives through problems.
Blessing #1 – God Uses Problems To Direct And Shape Us – The difficult things we experience in life, big and small, are not random freak accidents or streaks of bad luck. They are allowed, and at times even orchestrated, by God to direct us and shape us into the image of Jesus.
Guess what? Even though you can't see it right now, God has been busy creating something breathtaking in you. God is right in front of us; eyeing our progress, smoothing the rough edges, moving haters out of our way, and patiently bringing the image of Jesus out in us.
Blessing #2 – God Uses Problems To Correct Us – Sometimes we may be stuck in a rut and God uses problems to change our direction in life. It isn't all the time that we are doing anything wrong – it's just that we need a new direction.
Sometimes we stray into sin and we need God's correction, His discipline, in order to have our fellowship restored with Him. God will use some problems in our lives to stimulate us to think about the sin that we have fallen into and to correct our behavior.
Blessing #3 – God Uses Problems To Protect Us – How many of you know the story of Joseph in the Old Testament? The story of Joseph's life is a remarkable one, and only the miraculous Hand of God could have accomplished it, taking him out of slavery and making him a ruler in Egypt, second only in power to the Pharaoh himself.
Joseph knew how much his brothers hated him, but he also saw the hand of God working in his own life and how God had protected him through it all. (Genesis 45:4-8).
Therefore, I challenge the Saints of God and the body of Christ to understand the purpose of every problem they encounter. God intends to make us like His son and He will take us through some of the same experiences that Jesus went through.
Keep standing on the promises of God regardless of the problems, because for every problem there is a promise.