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struggle shows we need God

 


The struggle is real, but it is not always what it seems.  As we talked about on Monday much of the struggle is in the spirit world and not in what we can see or feel or is right in front of us.


We have heard that for a very long time, and God has been transforming our lives, making us more like Jesus, while we in a world that is fallen and broken.  People live in the middle of struggles and are being continually bombarded with pain.  Yet God meets us in the middle of the struggle.


God has reminded us over and over that He is what we need, better yet who we need.  Often people seek what God can do rather than seek God.  Stop there.  Ask yourself a vital question.  Do I want more of His presence or more of His blessings?


The answer might lead you to understand the struggle even more.  That is why we keep on for the rest of the week examining how the struggle is real.  Now it is our choice how we deal with the struggle we encounter.


Proverbs 10:8  NASB  

The wise of heart will receive commands, But a babbling fool will come to ruin.


Proverbs 12:15  NASB  

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a person who listens to advice is wise.


Proverbs 14:16  NASB  

A wise person is cautious and turns away from evil, But a fool is arrogant and careless.


I love the contrast of the wise and the foolish person as Proverbs depicts for us.  It is eye opening.  Seeing those contrasts is one more reason to spend time each day in Proverbs (one chapter each day corresponding to the day of the month).


Go a little further with me in this struggle.  There is another spiritual reason why the struggle continues to be hard and maybe even a little lonely.


Galatians 5:16  NASB  

But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh.


Hebrews 6:12  NLT  

Then you will not become spiritually dull and indifferent. Instead, you will follow the example of those who are going to inherit God’s promises because of their faith and endurance.


I hope you get my point.  The struggle gets harder when we try to walk alone, without God or neglecting the truth of Scripture in our daily life.


The struggle is real.  That is why we need God.

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