Assuming you have a glass of water. It was very clear before with assurance that there is no foreign objects or bacteria that you might not see. Suddenly, an insect got trapped inside, say a fly. This fly came from different dirty places. Now, all dirt and bacteria got transferred in the glass of water. The bad thing is, you're feeling so thirsty but you can't drink given that you might get infected. You can't seem to find a refill anywhere. No clean water to drink. How can you survive?
I don't know if this relates things right now. But one thing is for sure, I am trapped. Trapped from pressure and disappointments. Consumed with the idea of finding ways to be free from here. Can't find a better place to go and continue with my aspirations. Loosing focus on what, where and how to get things into a better situation. Yes, the world is unfair. How come some people have and some don't? Why some get what they want and I don't? Is there any secret to get to your goal as easy as 1,2,3? I started to fear and worry. Yet God never fails to make me understand things in His ways and how to face all my fears.
What should I do? God said:
>> Focus on what I, the Lord has prepared for you.
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." -- Jeremiah 29:11
“A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” -- Proverbs 16:9
>> Focus! Focus!Focus! Not on yourself nor the problem but God's will.
"Jabez called upon the God of Israel, saying, “Oh that you would bless me and enlarge my border, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from harm so that it might not bring me pain!” And God granted what he asked." -- 1 Chronicles 4:10 ESV
>> Learn how to understand His leadings.
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.” -- Psalm 32:8
>> Always seek for his will.
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” -- Matthew 6:33
“Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him. He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.” -- 1 John 2:3-6
>> Pray continually as if there's no tomorrow.
"In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other's spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out." -- Ephesians 6:18
>> Worship the Lord.
"Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs." Psalms 100:2
"Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy in his dwelling place. Ascribe to the LORD, O families of nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength, ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name. Bring an offering and come before him; worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness." -- I Chron 16:27-29
The world is ruthless and I hate it when people are ruthless, too. This is how God use us Christians to testify for Him. Things happen whether we like it or not. At times, I'm at the point of loosing faith in myself but the Lord carries me to gain confidence. Though I know how, I still have no idea how God thinks. He thinks beyond the human mind can. He calms me in my distress and restores me through his Words when I thirst. I feel His presence reigning over me.
I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvelous works. -- Psalm 9:1
You may be troubled and confused. But remember to submit to God and ask for His mighty help. He's the King now and forever. He won the world through Jesus and will continue to reign in you.
All praise and worship to you, Lord!
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