I hear it often. People who would want you to believe that easy/prosperous is the direct result of you being in God's will. But when you read the Bible, you will see countless stories that prove otherwise. In fact, some of the most difficult things people faced were the times where God was most at work.
I think of people in the Bible like Martha and Mary, whose brother Lazarus had died. Jesus took their hopeless situation and did the impossible by raising him from the dead. I think of people like my friend Sarah, who lost her newborn baby due to a heart defect. She has taken a great tragedy and turned it around to fight for new laws and newborn screening tests so that others would not have to experience the same loss.
These circumstances were not a result of disobedience or not following God. We will all face difficult times, the Bible is clear about that... "Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows..." (John 16:33 NLT)
Whether you are facing a tough circumstance or even an impossible situation, don't give in to doubt or discouragement. You might be right where God wants you...
Poised for deliverance
Poised for a testimony
Poised for a miracle
