You and I are sons and daughters of the living God through Jesus Christ. We are born of God. God disciplines those He loves. You and me. Just like a father disciplines His child. He is our father. The problems you face, is not to pull you down but to push you up, towards God. This trouble you face is not a punishment but it's a training for what's ahead of you. God has allowed certain things in your life so that through it all you will come out strong. Like gold tested in fire! It is cleansed of all impurities and comes out in its purest form.
You will walk through waters. You will pass through rivers. You will walk in fire. God doesn't promise an easy way out. He is no genie! He is God! He is above everything. He created the waters. He created fire. And everything else. He will come down and hold your hand and lead you out of it. You will walk through fire yet not one of your hair will be singed. You will walk through waters yet on dry land. You will walk through storm yet you will find rest. Because God has redeemed you. God looks at you and says, "YOU ARE MINE!! You were bought at a price. You are precious and honored in sight!"
The road you walk now maybe filled with thorns and rocks. But God promises that surely there is an end. All your hopes and longings will not be cut off. At the end of that road you will find a reward for your patience, long suffering, pain, hurt, your acts of love in the midst of sorrows, acts of generosity in the midst of little, acts of kindness in the midst of hurt, acts of gentleness in the midst of abuse! Great is your reward. God sees your tears. He cares for you more than anyone in this world. You are not alone. Because Jesus loves you. More than you can imagine.
The pain you are suffering now cannot be compared to the joy that is on its way. Just like how a mother doesn't remember the pain during childbirth, the moment she sees the baby in her hands. God knows what's best for you. Surrender your life to Jesus because only He can mend a broken heart! He is close to the brokenhearted and those whose spirits are crushed. You will overcome this training with the strength of an eagle. Endure hardship and count it a blessing to be rebuked by our father. God Himself!
