Rejoice in Trials?

I rejoice in trials... and I finally know what Paul means when he writes about that in scripture. YOU are God's child. You bear His name, therefore HE WILL PROTECT and guide you. You see, as a little version of His heart here on earth, it's impossible for Him to leave you to flounder. It's impossible for him to leave you.

These times when you are standing in the fire- rejoice and listen to what the Spirit is telling you. Spend your prayer times in fasting. Several times in scripture men would separate themselves and go into prayer and fasting so they could talk to and spend time with the Lord without distraction.

Fire refines you. He's making your heart look more like His.

Do you have an older woman in the church who can counsel you??? We are not created to be refined alone. We NEED fellowship and support...literally... when we feel like we're going to fall.

In Exodus there is a story of when Joshua led the Israelites out to battle and Moses when to the top of the hill with the staff of the Lord in his hands. Moses raised his arms up in prayer while Israel battled... and Israel prevailed. Moses arms were heavy and tired and he let them down. When he did this the enemy began to prevail over Israel. So Aaron and Hur slid a rock beneath Moses to sit on and they each stood on his sides, holding his arms up - and Moses held his hands up in prayer and praise until the sun set.

Don't you dare let your arms down. And find you some warriors who can physically be with you.

Surround yourself with the Lord.