Hosea 2:14-15Therefore I am now going to allure her; I will lead her into the wilderness and speak tenderly to her. My youngest son was on Spring Break that week so it was all perfect! Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, 4. We pulled up to the resort and my boys came running to me crying and saying they never thought they would see me again, and why did I leave the resort by myself. He and his wife, Sharie, have two sons and live in South Carolina. Verse Concepts. I would encourage you to also memorize these. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. He went into the kitchen for something and I quickly texted my friend and said "I'm in trouble and I need you" my phone was on silent in case she responded. Q Bible verses about Purpose In Life. "Verse of the night" "Your pain has a purpose." Philippians 1:29 Diet/ADHD/Anxiety/ Digestive/ Neuro/PMS/ ect.. Angela.. omgosh. The author of over a dozen books, including Stronger, King regularly speaks to tens of thousands of people all over the globe. I told him I needed to talk to my friend and that I needed to borrow his phone. Suffering for Christ's sake and enduring many trials and tribulations on His account is part of the worthy walk of the normal Christian life, for we have not only been given the wonderful advantages of trusting in Christ for salvation, but also the holy privilege of suffering for Him. I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted. Philippians 1:6 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful . She knew she couldn't leave the resort with my boys and that they were all safer to stay there. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. He wounds us sometimes, but always and only to heal us. My best friend and I had a 2 bedroom master suite with our own private pool on our roof. Three Helpful Steps for Reading the Epistles. Contact me: openbibleinfo (at) gmail.com. I thought she worked for the resort but found out later she was just a guest that heard me screaming and she felt compelled to help me because she also was there with her kids on vacation and what if what I was yelling was true. Again, I said "No" I don't think I could do that. Bible Rank: 96. He called the resort and asked for our room number he let the phone ring and when my friend answered he hung up and told me that she didn't answer The blessing was that call woke her up. You can find the full lyrics to "Pain" by PinkPantheress below. Hours . They kept yelling at me to get out, get out! P It's amazing the people that God places in your life and the blessings they will become down the road that maybe someday will end up saving your life. There is a bright blue sky of forgiveness and grace for demoralized, defeated souls. During our talk "Juan" left. as the waters cover the sea. When life is overwhelming, when physical pain, emotional pain, depression or anxiety threaten to overwhelm me, I remember that the God who created all things is also in charge of my life. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. I couldn't help but cry and hoped they weren't leaving because of me. If your suffering wont go away, it might as well go to work. When it comes to suffering, sometimes the way we overcome is to simply, humbly, and faithfully endure. I know I needed to act fast. I am sure he was like what the heck is going on, as you can imagine I was a mess and very traumatized. Scott also served at New York Citys Redeemer Presbyterian Church as a lead and preaching pastor and planted two churches in the Midwest. At this point I knew too much!!! His approach is never punitive and always instructive, even surgical. So to say the least we were all very scared and nervous to travel anywhere ever again. His guard knew how scared I was, my body was shaking and trembling and I was on the verge of losing my mind. And Paul considers that the sufferings, sadness, trials, and tribulations of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed in us. So I told him I think my friend would be interested in having sex with my sons and that we should go back to the resort where they all were and get them. In the first century, James started his letter to the early Christians with a reminder about five ways your pain has a purpose, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face. Write them on sticky notes and hang them on your mirror so you can see them first thing in the morning. I survived, we survived and there was no way that we would allow him that much control over our happiness. He makes me lie down in green pastures. For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him. Verse Concepts. Thank GOD she didn't see my text YET! LinkedIn and 3rd parties use essential and non-essential cookies to provide, secure, analyze and improve our Services, and to show you relevant ads (including professional and job ads) on and off LinkedIn. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. In Philippians 1:29, Paul speaks of being "given the privilege not only of believing in Christ but also of suffering for him" and in Philippians 3:10, he speaks of how we may feel "our earthly bodies wasting away" but Jesus . I am not perfect, but I chose to learn for EVERY situation in my life. But it's also possible to have a hope-filled life. Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. We learned to NEVER travel outside of our travel club for these exact reasons. The most important thing I took away from this is that I needed to share my story to save someone else. I believe there is a side to suffering we miss when we focus solely on our pain rather than on Gods greater purpose. I have buried a few family members and lost some friends to suicide. Psalm 30:5bWeeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. I was NOT going back there! He restores my soul. And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, This is the way, walk in it, when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left. I am sure adrenaline played a part too. As the night went on we never heard back from him and his driver never came, so we were like okay well we are here on this amazing resort so lets go explore it and eat some food, etc. The air space is unlimited and free. They kept trying to take my phone and my purse and I said if you guys are trying to help me, why are you trying to take my stuff? I was still higher than a kite and still very paranoid and kept asking him if the taxi was going back the same way it came, because we still weren't safe. He was dressed very nice and treated us all like loyalty. C NIV. This has been the biggest blessing in my life and everything was falling into place in my life. I didnt want to hear that my pain had a mysterious purpose, much less that God was somehow behind it. . Therefore, God does not orchestrate purposeless suffering in your life but rather, on the contrary, redeems your suffering, giving you the grace to endure it for the purpose of serving as a witness to the power of the gospel. The human soul under the disciplined regimen of God works like muscles do under the disciplined regimen of a trainer. I needed to share this for the sole purpose that someone else needs to know that this kind of stuff really happens and that you could be a victim. God assigns purpose and meaning to the hurt we feel, even when we cant see his hand clearly. I can do all things, Paul wrote, through [Christ] who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:1013). 2 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. After attempting several times to jump the fence I realized I couldn't do it. And his disciples asked him, Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind? Jesus answered, It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. Philippians 4:6. Im not suggesting God hurts us on purpose just to watch us squirm in agony. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faithof greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by firemay result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. Greed and violence and war and deception are everywhere, and you cant get away from the constant cycle of sickness, poverty, and death. If you keep coming back and submitting to the discomfort, you will soon be able to do 25 pushups with ease, then later 50, 75, 100. He said in several months, why wait so long. For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. GOD was with me for sure along with my guardian angels. "Juan" kept trying to get me to do the line he laid out, and I quickly realized it was something that was going to make me not remember anything or worse. As a self-proclaimed physician for the mending of body and soul, our Lord never stabs his children as with a sword. Beautiful People Dont Just Happen is written, in part, to assist you in this. 2 Cor 4:16-18Therefore we do not lose heart. James considers the various trials that come our way to be 'all joy' and calls us to 'rejoice in our sufferings' knowing that through them our faith will be tested. And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. When I went out to apologize for my actions, I realized "Juan" had left. Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. But it all came down to "Juan" played on my trust in him until we got behind closed doors. Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. I ran into the first hallway and knocked on the door, and a guy answered. 1 Peter 1:6-7In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. He is professor of evangelism at Anderson University and pastor at NewSpring Church, one of the largest churches in America. It was probably about a 15 to 20 foot drop. The one whom the Bible calls " the accuser " throws it in our faces, keeping memories about the worst things we've done so alive that in our minds, they start to define us. Finally, brothers, whatever is true . I never thought I was going to see anyone I loved ever again. "I said something mean" becomes "I am mean." Thank GOD he did not get in the vehicle. 5. I asked him if I could call her and see if she was down. As Melville said bluntly, Heaven have mercy on us allPresbyterians and Pagans alikefor we are all somehow dreadfully cracked about the head, and sadly need mending.. CEO Queen Bee Travels LLC, Global Expansion, World Changer/Hope Dealer. They refused to let me use their phone as it would charge them and I told them I would give them money I had my purse with me. On the contrary; God doesnt hurt us. He made sure we had everything we needed. "Juan" told us to enjoy ourselves and he would be down to the pool in a bit to meet us, so we did just that. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. She had just recently got back from this resort and absolutely LOVED it. These verses help me in times of distress and emotional unrest. The interplay between guilt and toxic shame becomes, for some of us, a distinction without a difference. However, there are definitely some verses that I keep logged in my memory bankor hidden in my heart, if you will. of I felt so blessed and never felt like I was on the right path like I did at this time in my life. The first thing was night terrors. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. God is in control of the universe. When you first start working with a trainer at the gym, her command that you do 25 pushups before quitting can feel like too much. Your pain has a purpose -Philippians 1:29. . I was like sure, I got dressed up and packed a little overnight bag. It was kind of funny now because my friends thought it was an April fools joke and they kept waiting for me to say "April fools" then they realized it was true and they needed to help me. Fear kicked up a notch at this point. Observing a Christian cry out to God in confusion, pain, and anger, while maintaining the faith to keep calling, to keep weeping, to keep reaching out in hope and trust, is perhaps the greatest apologetic for the Christian faith the world will ever see. But take heart; I have overcome the world.. I still wasn't sure it was all real until I got the airfare confirmation and room confirmations and all our itineraryat that moment I was like OMG I am so blessed to be in this position right now. In this world you will have trouble. At this point you are probably thinking what the hell is this girl thinking? Knowing your purpose motivates your life. As I travel through a world that is hostile to Your grace and shows contempt for the precious sacrifice of Your dearly beloved Son and my Saviour, I pray You would draw me ever closer to Christ. Once the night manager got there from my resort he got me a bottle of water that was not opened and gave me his phone to call my friend. He is the very One who wants to rescue broken people from these evil forces. So we ate breakfast at our resort and then headed over the other resort to do more exploring. Your desire shall be contrary to your husband, but he shall rule over you.. No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. We have been promised a full supply of Christ's sufficient grace through the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit, no matter what difficulties or dangers we may face. I am not sure where to start but here goesI can only hope that this will be read by eyes that need to see and hear my words. The night manager and some other guards went to our rooms with us one by one and guarded us while we quickly packed up our stuff and headed to the airport in a taxi that we called, the resort kept trying to help us and I was like no thank you, I didn't trust ANYONE. We arrived at his house and I was escorted to his front door. For to you it has been granted for Christs sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer on His behalf. Discover how the defining feeling of faith is not strength but dependent weakness. I ran out as fast as I could, I got to the end of the building and saw a huge concrete wall with bars along the top. When this happens in us, we become the best kind of dangerous. Rather . We tipped our taxi driver like $75 bucks he saved our lives and didn't even know it! I said to my friend, okay we will be there in 15 minutes so be watching for me. Learn more in our Cookie Policy. Ephesians 6. Do it right now! Things are operating as they should. Find hope in how God is drawn toward you, not appalled by you, in your sin and sorrow. But then I realized that we are not going to let this monster, steal our freedom and take away our lives. To help someone who may have gone through this, or is going to go through something like this. He asked me, have you ever been to my resort? My best friend told me I looked great and to have a wonderful night. This Scripture states that it is Gods will not that you simply suffer aimlessly, randomly, or mindlessly but that you suffer for the purpose of doing good and, more importantly, that you endure that suffering. His answer is going to shock you like it shocked me I am sure he said because he wanted to have sex with me AND MY CHILDREN and that my friend would just be a bonus!!!! ft. suite that was to die for! Through pain and sorrow, I have been tutored in the counterintuitive nature of his ways. For to you it has been granted for Christ's sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake. I started looking around the room for things that I could take him down with, I went into survival mode. In your struggle . And when you submit your situation to God, he can purify your motives and teach you wonderful things that you can only learn when suffering humbles you and forces you to pay attention to the deep work the Holy Spirit is doing inside of you. He told them to leave and so they all left. Its almost as if were hardwired for self-loathing, trapped in its grip like a tired, demoralized, wing-clipped eagle stuck in a birdcage. Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father (John 14:12). I started yelling and screaming for help and knocking on every door I could find. Jesus himself promised that we would do even greater works than he did, simply meaning that billions of Christians can accomplish unimaginable good in this world for the glory of God when we understand that God wants to use us in his plan. A few people came out of their rooms but didn't want to get involved. I believe there is usually much more richness to be experienced in understanding entire passages and their context. Y I hope this can help shed some light for someone else going through a hard time right now. Life is all about living your truth, expressing what . There she will respond as in the days of her youth, as in the day she came up out of Egypt. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. I got up and started running again and yelled to them to "leave me alone". I didn't tell other friends as I didn't want the judgement that could come from something like this. All rights reserved. For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake. The one whom the Bible calls the accuser throws it in our faces, keeping memories about the worst things weve done so alive that in our minds, they start to define us. Nothing energises more than having a clear purpose. James 1:12Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. We learned so many things from this: Tomorrow is never promised so live today like it could be your last. But take heart! God doesnt create these things to hurt you. Kaya napapaisip nalang tayo kung ginagago naba tayo ng mundo but every pain has a purpose. We played at the beach, and ate and checked out the other resort and danced and had some adult beverages and literally we were on the coolest trip EVER. I'll fly away home on god's celestial shore fly away oh away oh I'll fly away when I die hallelujah fine Come on, stand to your feet, would you? So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. It takes a tremendous step of faith to pray to a God who allows the suffering and say, "God, I don't know the purpose of this pain, but I trust you to have a purpose in it.". Philippians 2:2. Romans 8:28And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. G Finally my friend as able to talk with a manager and tell him the story of what happened and that we desperately needed to get out of there and back to home ASAP. One of the guys said he was the night manager at the resort I was staying at, and that he had been in contact with my friend. The 3 men came barging in and again I out ran them and got back out into the hallway. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. Beautiful People Dont Just Happen reads like a field guide that can help you: Dare to embrace the contentment, hope, and fullness God wants for youoffered to all who will receive it. 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