3 Tips for Times of Testing and Trials

If you've been growing spiritually and increasing in the revelation of Jesus Christ, I know you've experienced some tests and trials. Although these seasons are often uncomfortable, at the least, and downright painful at most, they produce solid faith that perseveres and endures (James 1:3).

Here are three things to help you focus during trying seasons:

1. I've learned it's helpful to partner with Holy Spirit to receive revelation of the work being performed in your mind (soul) and spirit during tests and trials. You receive revelation by asking, seeking and knocking until He speaks (Jeremiah 33:3; Matthew 7:7).
2. When you learn His goal for allowing the tests, obey, obey, obey. Do your part, whatever your part may be, as quickly and thoroughly as possible. In reality you may be so wounded that it takes you a bit to get to a place where you can comply with His will. He understands that; and I guarantee there are intercessors on your watch and angels ministering to you to keep you in the meantime (Luke 22:43). 
3. The only way to overcome trials and end up better off is to stick with God. When you stick with Him in faith, you please Him and He rewards you (Hebrews 11:6; Isaiah 61:7; Mark 10:29-30). It's a lot easier to endure a situation when you have knowledge of the spoils that await you on the other side. And The Lord's spoils are good; otherwise His Word would be returned to Him void and that cannot happen.

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I decree today that your current tests and trials are moving you in the direction of your Kingdom Path and destiny. I bless you in The Name and authority of Jesus Christ.