Turn Your Pain into Ministry, Will You Trust Me?

Selah from Sheila

Whatever you're facing today can become something powerful in God’s hands if you trust Him. He may ask you to let go, take up something hard, or step out to help someone. Your pain can become Ministry when you obey. So—what are you waiting for? In our world, so many are facing what seems to be the toughest of tough times.  When we look into the scriptures, we will see that we are not alone and that there is never something too big or difficult for the Lord.

Proverbs 3:3-5 (NKJV) "Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart, And so find favor and high esteem In the sight of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding."

 We can’t trust our own understanding—it often blocks our trust in God. Isaiah says, “when you walk through,” reminding us that we won’t stay in hard times forever. “Through” means there’s a beginning, an end, and a purpose. God is with us the whole way, just as Proverbs 3:5-6 calls us to trust Him fully and let Him guide us. We often get stuck in the fire or storm, but God never meant for us to stay there. He allows trials so we can grow, see His glory, and turn our pain into ministry. Through our story, others can see God's goodness and be drawn to Him in repentance.

The Message translation of Isaiah 43:1-2 (MSG) But now, God's Message, the God who made you in the first place, Jacob, the One who got you started, Israel: "Don't be afraid, I've redeemed you. I've called your name. You're mine. ² When you're in over your head, I'll be there with you. When you're in rough waters, you will not go down. When you're between a rock and a hard place, it won't be a dead end. 

Maybe you will be like the Children of Israel, you will see the waters rolled back as God makes a way when there seems to be no way.  He will never leave nor forsake you when you put your trust in Him!

Be inspired daily—read Rev. Sheila’s Selahs from God at motivatedbylove.org (Store > Books).