Let’s talk about honoring God during challenging seasons. There is nothing wrong with being in a strong season of life and having your “stuff together”. There’s also nothing wrong with being in a season of challenges. The past few months have truly been a unique season for me. Looking back now, it’s all part of growing in the Lord!
“What exactly is spiritual growth?” Spiritual growth involves learning more about God, and leaning into God. Remember that your life is not about you… Your life is about Jesus! The glory of being with Christ will be greater than your current season!
Sometimes your story of growing in the Lord can look like…
- Asking for forgiveness and being forgiven
- Slowly healing and laughing again
- Being joyful and content, even in a season of waiting
- Trusting God through everything, even when you do not understand
- Knowing that on your worst days… YOU ARE LOVED BY GOD
- Here’s a BIG ONE: setting healthy boundaries and prioritizing your peace
Whatever it is that you’re facing, the season of today is nothing in light of the joy that we will experience with Christ. Romans 8:18 tells us, “I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us”. Seasons pass, but JOY comes!
Take heart and persevere! GO and TESTIFY of the goodness of God—a God who purposely seeks after you!
Pastor Michelle Torres-Gonzalez, Freedom South, Jacksonville