You Can Handle It

In 1 Corinthians 10:13 it reads "God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability..." This verse is something I've held onto tightly during these past couple of months.

Coming back to TX for college was not only exciting but also terrifying. I left my family who I have lived with 17+ years of my life. The people who care for me and love me daily, as well as my boom baby (the love of my life; my Labradoodle Boomer). So even though I got a taste of what to expect with my senior year in MT, it was nothing and everything I thought it would be. I was independent but also homesick, free but stuck, and most of all, lonely.

BUT GOD! This is one of my favorite things to say because its truth is so strong.

But God wanted only the best for me, so I leaned on Him more than I ever have. In my times of loneliness I turned to scripture for company. In times of trouble or sadness, God comforted me through his persistent love. I prayed and prayed for community and to find "my people", and what did he do? He sent them to me.

Sent, as in I didn't even have to look because they found me. Now thats not to say I wasn't looking because boy was I ever. I have joined and participated in more church events in the past three months than in three years. So yeah, I was looking. But God knew who needed to be in my life in this moment and he sent them to me.

It may not have been instantaneous, I was struggling for months but I was determined. Determined to not let my faith waver, to not stop praying, and search until my prayers where answered. God not only listened and answered, He answered tenfold. I have so many christ loving friends and a community to confide in. A community that knows my heart and wants the best for me in my walk with Jesus. One I can grow with and learn more than I ever thought I could in a few short weeks.

So my point is, don't give up. God will not give us anything we can't handle.

Now Corinthians also says "...but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it."

You have to be aware of the temptation to deliberately walk away form it and towards God. He is always there even if you just have to turn around to see Him. Persistence is also key. He hears and answers ALL prayers. I know at lot of us want instant gratification though prayer but in reality it may takes weeks, or in my case, months to be answered. But I promise it is so worth it. He has your best interests at heart and knows what you need and when, all you have to do is trust.

God is there, always listening. He hears your cries and answers them through the grace he freely gives. From the lips of Jesus Himself "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you."

What will you ask Him next?