Self-sufficient assistant
- 17
- Dec
- 2015
While talking with an assistant, she told me about the difficulties and deserts that she was experiencing.
Her words were almost schematic. Her position before what was happening was of someone that was very secure and practical. It seemed like there was no pain and only a sense of self-sufficiency, as if she could manage to solve everything through the strength of her arm. And that is precisely where the danger comes into play!
You may ask, “But Luisa, isn’t that positive, the person feels secure and practical during difficult times?”
On one side yes, because the person is not easily shaken; but on the other side of the coin, it leads them to being independent from God, because we develop a pride that we can overcome ourselves … and this happens in a very subtle way.
In times of difficulties, we should make the most of seeking in depth what God wants to reveal to us. Because everything that happens in our life is not in vain, especially in the life of the righteous. God always wants to speak to us, reveal something new and we learn more about ourselves.
For this reason, do not allow yourself to be indifferent at the time of pain, as this will distance you from God.
There are many assistants that have stood-out in their service in the Work of God, they are active, always ready. But when it comes to solving what is within them, seeking God and doing his will, what He wants for their lives during difficult times … they lean on themselves, on their works and their knowledge. And they end up not taking advantage of these moments to develop their inner and personal being.
We must not forget that everything is permitted by God and often it is a way to draw our attention towards Him and develop a closer relationship; and fully depend on His strength, and not on the strength of our “arms”.
“This is what the Lord says: Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the Lord…“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. (Jr.17: 5,7)
What do you have to say about today’s post? Share with us, through your comments, your opinion.
Angela
17th December 2015 at 19:30
thank you for this post
Lean on God’s understanding and not your own even during difficult moments in your life, because He wants to reveal something to you!
And if you rely on your own strength or own understanding sooner or later you will fail because cursed is the one who trust in man ..
maria
17th December 2015 at 15:11
Very strong message, every time I’m in pain I’m more closer to God, the more I stand, I lean on Him, not on my own understanding, but I depend on Him, I surrender to Him my pain beecause I cannot do anything without Him. I embraced His words, I hold on to His promises that He never forsake me nor leave me. I put on God my all, only Him my dependence, my stronghold, my fortress. That’s why in pain, still I can smile because God give me strength to overcome my dessert. And that pain change my ways to become strong servant of God.
Brenda K
17th December 2015 at 14:51
When face difficult times its God who waits and to see if we trust Him as we say we do. But when we do things not seeking for His guidance then we don’t trust.
I learnt to always trust in God and He has never let me down. God is my strength and with out Him im lost.
Thank you Mrs Vivi
Elizabeth Gyimah
17th December 2015 at 14:47
I can truly say that although not yet an assistant, I can relate to this entirely. At the beginning of my storm I did indeed rely on my own strength and knowledge rather than seeking for God’s direction and strength. But now after continues attendance and learning that I can’t do anything without God’s help. I’ve learnt to completely depend on God’s to see me through this current storm in my life.
Thank you for sharing
Diana Onyeka
17th December 2015 at 12:52
I’ve come to understand that when it comes to experiencing pain or a difficult moment, although I’ve learnt to be strong and not get emotional, but at the same time I need to also seek help from God to reveal things that I need to discover about myself, allowing me to be vulnerable and sensitive to Him.
Ronalyn Alisbo
17th December 2015 at 11:41
I am really Bless in this testimony, it really helps me a lot to remind myself to put my dependance on God, and not in my own strenght. Put 100% of my life to God.