Embracing The Struggle
May 22nd, 2013
This recent season in my life has been quite difficult. I’m not sharing this to complain, but really the exact opposite. I have seen God do some incredible things all around me which has been amazing and quite fulfilling. Yet, the fact remains, it has been a struggle.
The reason I bring this up is that I had a revelation of sorts this weekend. I was contemplating the incredible people that the Lord has placed in my life. I have an amazing support structure in place. I have some close and very wise people who help me when I’m struggling as a husband. Another group of people to assist when a business crisis arises and some others who are there if I want to run an opportunity by them to see if I’m on the right track. I am truly, truly blessed.
I had a meeting last week with my mentor. He is an incredible leader and I feel closer to him than a brother. We have a deep love and appreciation for one another and I am so thankful for him. I was sharing some of my recent life happenings and he said, “Whew, no wonder I’ve had this heavy burden to pray for you the past 10 days or so. Jim, I’ve been praying a lot for you…much more than normal.”
Upon hearing this, I was undone. I began weeping right there. I was instantly struck by the amazing love of God. He loves me so much that when I was struggling, He made an impression on my mentor’s heart to pray harder for me. Wow.
This weekend, it hit me. It was because of my struggles that I experienced God’s love at a deeper level. So often I have equated positive things with His love. However, I had a realization that we cannot truly experience the depth of His love unless we are going through struggles. I’m not saying we should seek struggles out, but rather embrace them and be on the lookout for His amazing love.
We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.
Romans 5:3-4









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