Joy in Hard Times

When Persevering gets difficult, Hold onto this Truth: God has given everything for you, and He will never leave your side. 

God, You know me so well. You know what I’m wrestling with right now.

Thank You that this is not the end of the story. You are strengthening me.

Today, I choose to bring my struggles to You. I choose to rejoice because I know that I am growing through these hardships.

You are right here with me!

Thank You! In Jesus’ name,

Amen.

Joy in Hard Times

Nobody enjoys suffering.

It’s hard to find joy in the midst of trials or difficult seasons—it’s much easier to feel sadness or misery.

That’s why Paul’s encouragement in Romans 5 may sound contradictory.

Paul was writing this to the church in Rome experiencing suffering from ungodly rulers, and yet he encourages them to rejoice in their suffering. 

It wasn’t enough to just endure suffering—he tells them to have joy.

Paul knew that it wasn’t natural to be joyful in hard times, but through the work of Jesus, Christians have peace with God and access to faith (Romans 5:1-2).

Faith allows us to hold onto the hope that suffering isn’t the end of our story. 

Romans 5:3-5 KJV

[3] And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

[4] and patience, experience; and experience, hope:

[5] and hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

https://bible.com/bible/1/rom.5.3-5.KJV

Joy in Hard Times 

Because we know that God works within our difficult situations, we can have patience and perseverance for God to complete His work.

Perseverance refines our character.

As we wait on God, we become people who look more like Jesus, and our trust in God grows stronger. This increases hope within us. 

It’s not easy when you see suffering to have hope.

But as we trust in God, we are strengthened to continue to endure. 

When we look at suffering from God’s perspective, we begin to realize that He is working to bring glory in every situation.

God has shown us through the Holy Spirit that He loves us.

He suffered and gave Himself for us so that we could have a relationship with Him,

and He will continue to give us everything we need to live a life that honors Him.

So, consider how God is working in your life, even through difficult seasons.

Think about the ways God has poured His love into you through the Holy Spirit.

Ask Him for strength to persevere, and let that perseverance develop into a strong character that hopes and trusts in God even in hard times.

And when persevering gets difficult, hold onto this truth: God has given everything for you, and He will never leave your side. 

Also Read: Walking Through Trials – Diademng (thediademng.org)

Joy in Hard Times