Better or Bitter?

"Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, thought the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. The Sovereign Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like the feet of a deer, He enables me to go on the heights." -Habakkuk 3:17-19

These verses give my faith a "face lift." No matter what trials or hardships, no matter my battles, my Sovereign Lord is my strength!

As life goes on and gets tough, we need to remember to give it all to God and rejoice in Him. Keep in mind that all battles are not wasted, everyone of them are in our lives to make us stronger, to season us, mature us, and grow us closer to God.

Everything has a purpose and a reason. We need to seek God's plan and purpose in every situation. Ask Him to show us what it is that He is trying to teach us. What His will is for us during these trials.

Today's question: We have the choice to become Better or Bitter, which do you choose?

Keep focused on God and His promises and not on your circumstances, When we focus on the circumstance we loose sight of God and don't seek His will or see His blessings.

Father, I thank You for loving us so much that You care that we grow and mature. You don't leave us as young Christians with no experience. Father, I ask that as we go through tough trials in our lives that You will help us to stay focused on You and Your promises for us. Help us not to wallow in our pain but in Your word where we can grow.
In Jesus name, Amen
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