God Brought Me Through It

A few weeks ago in church, we had an incredible service full of worship and breakthrough. God's sweet, sweet presence was so evident in that service. Through a servant's obedience a testimony was shared, and then another one from a different member of the church. Both testimonies touched my heart deeply, but one thing was said in one of the testimonies that has stuck with me and encouraged me to publish this blog. The statement is as follows: "God brought me through it!"

As soon as I heard that statement, it started ringing through my ears. I could not help but to feel so overjoyed by everything that God has brought me through. It really made me start to think of everything I have gone through in the past five years of my life. I began to ponder every setback, every trial, every challenge, and how God was there with me through it all. "God brought me through it," those words are extremely powerful because they shift your focus from your circumstance to your victory.

We often focus on what we are going through far more than on the One who can bring us through it! 

It is easy to feel blinded by your circumstances. The enemy has a good way of stealing your focus. He knows just how much pressure to put on you in order for you to lose sight of the Lord, but believe me when I say, no matter who brings you to it, God will bring you through it. He will not leave you alone to suffer, to struggle, or to stay the same. The amazing thing about testimonies is that they all end in victory! What you have gone through in the past is not what you will go through in the future. Your struggle today does not have to be your struggle tomorrow. Always keep moving forward!!

My challenge to you is to look back on your life. Think about every circumstance and situation you have gone through, and shout "God brought me through it!!" There is so much freedom in declaring His good name in every situation. You may be sick in your body, but God will bring you through it. You may be fearful in your spirit, but God will bring you through it. You may be struggling financially, but God will bring you through it. Whatever it may be, know that God will bring you through it!!


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