Going Through the Fire

Many people don't understand why God would allow them to suffer and not save them from the trails and tribulations in their life. Looking back on my life there has been many situations where I been through the fire and wondered why God allowed it to happen especially when I prayed and asked God to order my steps. Wasn't until yesterday that I finally got my revelation.
Like I said, I have been through a lot yet one of my most notable rough times would be in 2006 when I had to move from Montgomery, Al to Charlotte, NC. It was a rough time since I lost my job (over the race card), my boyfriend dumped me, my parents sold my house, and my car broke down. Not to mention I had a drinking problem and my self esteem was out of wack. All I wanted to do was get myself together. I prayed for the Lord to change me and my situation. So when my dad told me that he was going to "make" me move away from Montgomery, Al and to Charlotte, NC I didn't see that that was God's way of lining up my escape from the fire. I just thought it was another coal added.
I month or so after moving to Charlotte, NC things begin to turn around. I didn't know anyone there so it was just me and God. I was no longer around the bad influences that were bringing me down. Nor was around the boyfriend holding me back. I slowly got my life back together and was delivered from it all. I came out of that wiser and stronger. It was something I had to go through to grow and to be a witness to others.
So if you are going through the fire thank the Lord because it is going to make you come out more refined and stronger. Rest assure you will not be in that fire alone for God will be by your side the whole time.

Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (NIV)

Until next time....

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