OVERCOMER
He who has overcome through the ages…
“ I just can’t do it.” Is it really that? Or you just simply won’t. I have to be honest, I used to respond that way back when I had my first real “struggle’’- as what my friends would call it. Of course, as clueless a first timer I was, I had to say I was really at my most vulnerable and weakest state. I know I had problems before, but that time, it seemed like what was to come afterwards mattered exceptionally. It didn’t take long before I finally realized it was a call for me to finally take that leap. I guess what brought me to myf irst really-struggling-situation was when there was nothing in this world, no help at all, that could ever satisfy my need. It was simply beyond what man can do or provide. And sad to say, he hard core emotions stirred up for weeks. I was beginning to feel helpless. But I figured it won’t be long until I get to reach the other side of the storm. It was my dad who actually encouraged me, gave me a peek to what they called Hope. That night was the first time I cried out to God in desperation. And it was the first time that I actually took by heart acknowledging and pleading to Him both at the same time. There wasn’t any other way but to lay everything down to Him. A few days after I entirely surrendered all my doubts, my fears, my plans – my entire life – God finally gave a response. “Consider it pure joy, brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds because the testing of faith develops perseverance.” (James 1:2-3) he did say “trials of many kinds” which gave me the feeling that there’d be more to come. But just how overwhelming and comforting it feels when God- the God who created the whole universe!- speaks directly to your heart. God had given me the comfort that sustained me through and ever since that struggle. In due time, God did answer my prayer. I was changed. From a helpless worrier, God transformed my life into a living testimony among all the people I love. Without the strength given to me by my Savior, I would have fallen short. I am blessed. Ever since I took that leap, my life had been so full of meaning and surprises. Life was beginning to reveal itself in His light. I was beginning to live and believe in faith. Everyday, I carry the joy, the freedom which caused my Savior His life. I was drowning in His love, but because I am, I was able to breathe the "real life" in. Now, I see challenges as opportunities. Each of which promises victory through and only through Christ – the all-time overcomer.
“I just can’t do it.” Is it really that? I don’t think so. It’s about time we say we can, we will, for He has already done it.
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