The Climb to Victory

A good friend of mine lent me a beautiful book which she said was an immense source of support in bolstering her faith at a time of struggle. That’s the key to overcoming troubles-faith. It reminded me that we are not spared from storms, but He has promised to be with us through them. And He has been! "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1

"My help comes in a variety of forms. It may not always come in the form you expect, but it will come. I will never leave you to struggle on your own. I can help your spirit rise above the storms of life."- FROM JESUS WITH LOVE - FOR TROUBLED TIMES. To me, it has also come in the form of humans whom I call human-angels; in the form of family, friends, colleagues and perhaps even strangers. I've shared two passages extracted from this wonderful book of assurance. 

The climb to victory

The rugged climb doesn't dissuade the determined mountain climber, he revels in the challenge. Nothing can stop him from pressing on until he reaches his goal. No adversity can cause him to turn back. When he looks at the steep cliffs ahead, he doesn't focus on the danger but on the toeholds and narrow rock ledges that will take him to the peak. He isn't held back by the harshness of his surroundings or the toll the climb is taking on his body; he is propelled onward and upward by the thought of triumph.

There are many obstacles to surmount in life, but each one you conquer is another one behind you. When the going gets tough, lean on Me. Let Me lead the way and guide you up the rugged cliffs. I know all the danger spots and how to get past them. Together we will surmount each obstacle, together we will reach the summit, and together we will plant the flag of victory. Follow Me!

Ever-present help

You can find comfort in knowing that good can come of anything and that I allow trials in your life not to make you misrable, but better. Still at times it is hard to be so philosophical-all you want is some relief! You don't want to hear, "All this is for your good" - you just want to be free of the problem.

I know how you feel. When I was on the cross, the pain was so excruciating that I just wanted it to be over. I kept reminding Myself that I was enduring this so that you and a whole world full of sinners like you could be brought to salvation. I knew it was worth it, but it was a supreme struggle to keep such altruistic thoughts foremost in My mind. In My Father's time, the suffering did cease and I was released into the spiritual realm where such agony could no longer touch Me, but what an ordeal that was!

At the time of My suffering, My Father could not intervene. I had to go through that for you. But now that I have, I am always there to help through your times of pain and suffering. I left Myself be separated from divine help for that time so you could always have it available. So hold on. The victory, comfort, and surcease from suffering will come.