What does it look like to rely on God in impossible situations??
For most people, this can be a struggle. Impossible situations can look different to everyone. By impossible I'm talking about the things you can't control.
Last year my husband was passed over for promotion. Because he was a Sergeant and has over 10 years in the Corp. He was required to pick up (rank), or they were going to kick him out, despite having another year left on the contract. You see we, my husband and I, when we first enlisted had decided that we were going to make a career out of this. For him not to pick up rank was a nightmare. We knew he had all he needed in his career folder to pick up the next rank. The desire to stay in was still there, the prerequisites were there, our career hung in the balance with a board of men who knew nothing about my husband. They had his folder and his picture. They were the ones that would decide whether or not to promote him by just looking at the folder and picture. I'm sure there is more details that go into it. However this information I do not know.
At the beginning of the year, I was not afraid. I had no stress about it. My husband came home gave me this information and said he's not worried God has a plan. It definitely gave me some comfort knowing he was not concerned. Then February a year later comes, and my head starts wondering, the father of lies (Satan) was attacking me, feeding me more lies. What's going to happen if we don't get promoted, how can we live if, my husband does not have a job? Where would we go with no money? We have three children to feed. I started to worry and got angry with everything around me. I thought or tried to figure out what I posessions we had that didn't need that I could start selling to earn money. Do I need to get a job?
I brought my fears to the women in my CG (Community Group), they assured me to rely on God. That Satan was attacking me spiritually, and I shouldn't let him win. That evening I went home and prayed. I prayed that God would comfort my fears and anxieties, and give me peace!
It's one thing to say "I can rely on God" and another to truly believe it and do it. Some verses to help assure you that God knows best: Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.1 Peter 5:7
Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock. Isaiah 26:4
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19
It wasn't until about a week later that I was finally able to say in Prayer, God I need you now. I am nothing without you. You have our best interest in your hands. This is something I can not change, I can not help. It is in your hands, and with this prayer, I ask that you, please do your will. God, I will praise you in whatever you decided for our family as I know you are the provider for our lives.
To have a heart change, to wholly humble and throw yourself at God's feet.. as I said above can be hard. But, have faith and Trust in your Lord God, Your Creator, Your King. He is Faithful, He does love you, and he will provide! It might not be the answer you desired, for if God gives you everything you ask for, you wouldn't need him. Just know that it's in his hands and he knows what's best for you.
By the way, my husband was promoted this time around. We celebrated with Joy, praises and singing to our God! Thanking him.
For most people, this can be a struggle. Impossible situations can look different to everyone. By impossible I'm talking about the things you can't control.
Last year my husband was passed over for promotion. Because he was a Sergeant and has over 10 years in the Corp. He was required to pick up (rank), or they were going to kick him out, despite having another year left on the contract. You see we, my husband and I, when we first enlisted had decided that we were going to make a career out of this. For him not to pick up rank was a nightmare. We knew he had all he needed in his career folder to pick up the next rank. The desire to stay in was still there, the prerequisites were there, our career hung in the balance with a board of men who knew nothing about my husband. They had his folder and his picture. They were the ones that would decide whether or not to promote him by just looking at the folder and picture. I'm sure there is more details that go into it. However this information I do not know.
At the beginning of the year, I was not afraid. I had no stress about it. My husband came home gave me this information and said he's not worried God has a plan. It definitely gave me some comfort knowing he was not concerned. Then February a year later comes, and my head starts wondering, the father of lies (Satan) was attacking me, feeding me more lies. What's going to happen if we don't get promoted, how can we live if, my husband does not have a job? Where would we go with no money? We have three children to feed. I started to worry and got angry with everything around me. I thought or tried to figure out what I posessions we had that didn't need that I could start selling to earn money. Do I need to get a job?
I brought my fears to the women in my CG (Community Group), they assured me to rely on God. That Satan was attacking me spiritually, and I shouldn't let him win. That evening I went home and prayed. I prayed that God would comfort my fears and anxieties, and give me peace!
It's one thing to say "I can rely on God" and another to truly believe it and do it. Some verses to help assure you that God knows best: Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.1 Peter 5:7
Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock. Isaiah 26:4
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19
It wasn't until about a week later that I was finally able to say in Prayer, God I need you now. I am nothing without you. You have our best interest in your hands. This is something I can not change, I can not help. It is in your hands, and with this prayer, I ask that you, please do your will. God, I will praise you in whatever you decided for our family as I know you are the provider for our lives.
To have a heart change, to wholly humble and throw yourself at God's feet.. as I said above can be hard. But, have faith and Trust in your Lord God, Your Creator, Your King. He is Faithful, He does love you, and he will provide! It might not be the answer you desired, for if God gives you everything you ask for, you wouldn't need him. Just know that it's in his hands and he knows what's best for you.
By the way, my husband was promoted this time around. We celebrated with Joy, praises and singing to our God! Thanking him.
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