Growing Pains

Often times when we are going through our individual challenges it is common for us to moan and cry relentlessly “why me.” Regardless of how minuscule the problem is, when we are faced with it – it is larger and taller than Mt. Everest. Have you ever looked back after your victory, after your healing, after you got the job that you wanted, after you were able to pay the bill, after your son stopped using drugs….have your ever looked back and asked yourself "how did I make it"?




It takes us back to the old saying that “God does not put any more on us than we can bear.” On occasion I am sure we have thought to ourselves, boy, “God must believe that I am a warrior!! This battle is steadfast.” What we may not realize is that the problems remain the same—it is the characters and the location that changes. We must recognize that mistakes are not made by the Divine Mind. Even the pain and the trials have a reason. If each problem is similar does this mean that each experience and lesson learned is equally similar? I would say not. The problem is the power bill is past due. Some will immediately fret, worry and lament. Does this pay the bill? Some will borrow from whomever they can borrow from. And what about the next time, what will you do if/when it happens again? Some will be fortunate to say I have enough in the bank I will take some out and keep my lights on. And many will have to wait in the dark for another answer.



Why get frustrated? Why fret or worry? This is the time to call upon the power and the grace of God. Placing your self and the power bill into the hands of the Almighty will give you a sincere sense of peace. With this peace…victory soon follows. But faith without works is dead. Will your read your bible verses, light a candle, meditate or simply fall down on your knees and talk with Our Father? This can apply to each of our life’s challenges. When you are faced with adversity and you receive a victory you have just been given a testimony to share with others. Remember, the problems remain the same the characters and the location change. When you have toiled, labored, suffered and have been healed…it is your obligation to extract the lessons and the methods of victory to assist someone else as they walk this path. If we should repeat the same cycles and not gain any knowledge, wisdom or strength…then you must question yourself as to what am I really doing here and where is my path?



Each trial, hurt, heartache, broken promise, torn marriage, frustrating finances, loneliness and health concern is the foundation upon which we build our character and strength in the Lord. We also gain insight into how to deal with this challenge if we ever meet it on this path again. Knowledge is power. There is power and awakening in our trials.