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.
akello marion
7th June 2016 at 15:14
although i may be very active with the work of God but ishould never depend on my self(strength).in case of any problem ihave to seek God and depend on him for my life to be spiritually strong.
May Mestidio
27th May 2016 at 11:31
Hello Mrs Luisa,
I am guilty of being one. But only God can see the pain that is going through in my heart with the problems that I faced. At times during prayers, it is impossible to keep back the tears that comes to surface when I pray. Only when we are sincere before God and the problems that we are going through are we able to remain at peace even in difficult situations.
“that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,”
– 1 Peter 1:7
This is what we achieve when we are sincere about our problems before God.
God bless! 🙂
Anastacia Masoabi
25th May 2016 at 17:24
There are different ways of dealing with difficulties when we go through them. But one of them can not be seeing ourselves as fit enough to solve our problems. As Assistants we made a vow to serve God, we made a vow for Him to be in charge of our lives and therefore it should be likewise even when we pass through deserts. We can not be self sufficient people we have to let God be! Thank you
Kisses
simnikiwe
14th May 2016 at 19:57
in times of difficulties we must make God our refuge and strength to direct us on how to overcome and when you trust in God with all of our heart everything will be possible
thando
3rd May 2016 at 18:45
The word of God states clearly in the quoted scripture on Jeremiah 17 v 5-7 that trusting in the strength of men, the flesh, above putting one’s trust in God is a curse in itself. Total trust in God is what gives us a way out or a solution to any problem that we may be facing. He is the one who ultimately brings forth the solution that we seek.
Diana
27th April 2016 at 7:41
Muy cierto tenemos que usar nuestros malos momentos para asercarnos mucho mas a Dios