My Place of Victory
It’s another valley, and it’s life. Suffering, fear of
the unknown, and hardship are all trials. Without the grace of Jesus I could not
sustain the trials of life. The valley reveals how much of His strength I have
allowed in my life, and it reveals whether I shall fail or make it. It is in the
valley where I discover who I really am and who He really is.
In
the valley—in the midst of the trial, I can become weary and anxious when I
don’t know what is next. “Do not be anxious about anything,” Paul wrote, “but in
everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to
God” (Philippians 4:6:7). I pray with thanksgiving in my heart knowing that God
is in control. No matter what my human mind perceives I believe in His
omnipotence. I don't worry about anything because I petition and give that
problem to God. Is He not also able to handle any problem? Thanking the Lord for
His provision reveals faith, and brings His peace. The promise is clear. “And
the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and
your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7)
I
sometimes make the valley more difficult by not applying my mustard seed of
faith in the midst of the struggle. I miss the peace of God because I try to
humanly analyze “why”. I miss His infinite grace which is meant to lift me above
the trial. My mind can only be guarded from fear of the unknown when I thank God
for His faithfulness, and when my mind dwells upon His infinite ability instead
of my trial (Isaiah 26:3).
Dear Lord, I am willing to face the unknown with hope in
your faithfulness to me. You may lift this, Lord, or it may remain for awhile. I
will learn the spiritual lesson you wish to impart. I will seek you everyday and
discover your burden is much lighter when I focus on you instead of what I fear.
When I give you my trial, my fear, my pain, my struggle‒by letting it go in
prayer and faith‒supernatural peace will claim my mind and heart. It is a peace
that nothing in this world can offer, and it can only be found through the
struggles of life. It is a gift from you to lighten my load. Lord, I don't
believe that I am just meant to survive in the valley. I flourish because you
have poured living water into what might have otherwise been a desert. You rule
in my heart, Lord, and my valley becomes my place of victory.
Amen.
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