Struggling To Success

We all face struggles...be it large or small. We all come to points in life where we question what step we should take next. With this comes the concerns over our abilities to succeed, the worry that we will fall, that we will fail. Security in life is such a valued thing, in all areas of life we see the concept of security being applied...but do these "securities" really guide us through the tough times? They may make the aftermath a little more bearable...but they will not give us the wisdom to face these situations...they will not give us the strength to push on when the going gets tough!

Looking at it from another angle...we put so much faith and belief in pieces of paper. Whether it be home or car insurance...or even simply money...we will easily put our trust in things of this world...things that when you really look at it...are not very secure at all. But we dont put our faith in Jesus as easily...why is that? Despite the amazing feats that Jesus conducted while alive, we still doubt His power in our lives.

Last month was Easter, a reminder that Jesus Christ died for us. One thing that gets preached time and time again is that there is a great power evident in the resurrection, but do we personally tap into it? Jesus died for each and everyone of us...He died to take away each of our sins. Not just the believers...everyone. This means that everyone has the access to tap into the power of God. Jesus wants to bless each and every one of us because simply put...He loves each and every one of us. He would have gone to the cross even if it was only for one persons life.

But then looking back at our lives...do we live with this in mind. Too often we just live in our own capabilities...we dont believe that God will or wants to help us. But we must ask our selves...what did He die for if we dont allow God to work in our life?

In Romans 8:26, we read of this point -

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.

The Holy Spirit knows what steps we are to take...are we going to follow?

I will tell you a simple fact...Jesus WANTS to be part of the struggle! He wants to guide us...He wants us to succeed!! Friends dont always WANT to be part of the hard times, they want to be part of the good times. Look at football supporters...there when the teams going well...but they vanish when things arent so great. God is always there...He is by our side when we are struggling and He is still right beside us when we reach success. This is because He loves us.

But too many times we do it all ourselves...we feel that God will not help us and that we can only help ourselves.

Are we insecure? Are we impatient? Or are we simply too proud?

Whatever it is...we limit God's blessings...we prevent our lives from being enriched by the power that God has. But in order to live the life that God planned for us...we must open the door to God....we must allow Him into our hearts and ultimately into the cockpit of our lives.

Never forget the simple fact - God wants to help...He loves you so much!

And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever - John 14:16