EVEN WHEN IT HURTS

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 KJV

http://bible.com/1/1th.5.18.KJV

Hello people! So today I want to talk about painful circumstances. Basically, times in our lives when our faith is really stretched and tested. Times we never really get to comprehend. Like, "God, I don't get it, why is this happening to me?"

These times are highly crucial in our Christian race and every child of God has gone through this period before. As a matter of fact, trying times are embedded in the "life and times" of every Christian. 

The only difference I believe, is the nature of the painful circumstance. Before I carry on though, I would like to add here, that I'm totally against anyone downplaying another person's struggle. Like, "trust me, you haven't gone through half of what I have". This might be true sometimes, but please I implore us as Christians to never use this line. I detest it. 

Listen, a painful circumstance is any circumstance that shakes your belief! That makes you feel helpless and maybe even hopeless. It makes you feel lost. You are at a crossroad and it feels as though you are jinxed. Nothing seems to be working. You keep praying and hustling but, you are not making progress, at least not physically. You feel like you are stuck on one spot and the world is passing you by. Despite all your efforts to be a good Christian. Hahaha!! It's a nasty period fam. I'm sure you'll agree.

Let's take it a bit deeper to loss....loss of property and even worse loss of life. Has anyone out there ever lost someone dear? Sugar!! This is the worst place to be ever. I think it's the only painful circumstance, I permit the "detested line" I mentioned above. This is like irreparable. Yes, yes, I know we'll get to see our saved loved ones in heaven. But while we are here on earth without them, it can be excruciatingly painful. Shout out to Oluwatosin Olajide! My dear dear cousin in whom i am well pleased. Your death birthed this blog. Look at that!!! Even in death, your work for Christ continues!! Your memory lives on!!. Shout out to Mrs Loice Duru, the mother of my beloved friend, who selflessly shared her great mum with way too many of us. We love you ma, and your legacy  lives on!

Whoosaa!! I don't think pain can be aptly described. When experiencing pain, no matter the degree, it's like a blackout. It's like we are numb, in limbo, we have no idea what to do to make things better. Nothing anyone says or does can really make us feel better. The last thing on our mind is praying or praising God or anything. We just want the world to be still while we try and gather ourselves together. Unfortunately, that never happens.

Music for me, does it!! It might cut it too for someone out there reading this. Music does it right; Hence the importance of listening to edifying songs at a time like this. I'm not saying it's the way out of a painful circumstance or anything. But some songs are just totally relatable. Listening to the lyrics of these songs and chanting them amidst tears can be a form of prayer too; I believe. Okay. Enough! Here's "even when it hurts" by Hillsong again.  Powerful,  Powerful song fam! As always, find the lyrical video below.

Keep hope alive people!