“No matter how much I struggle day to day, I’m never farther from God than a prayer: ‘God, help me get back to the place where I belong in You.’”

A thought by Steven Furtick, (2012-09-04) from his book, Greater: Dream Bigger. Start Smaller. Ignite God's Vision for Your Life. (p. 156). The Doubleday Religious Publishing Group. Kindle Edition. (Click on the title to go to Amazon.com to buy the book.)

I know. It is those daily struggles that can rob you of your passion as a Christian. They seem to rob you of your joy, your confidence, your perspective. They have a tendency to get you to the place you even wonder if what you have is real. Are you at the place right now?

I like what Steven says, “The next time you lose your momentum in daily life as you’re chasing after God’s best for you, don’t give up and conclude that it’s over. The greater life hasn’t ended for you. It’s only out of sight under the waters of the ordinary. And God can resurface it, supernaturally, as many times as it takes. As many times as you’re willing. Cry out to God. Ask yourself, “Where did it fall?” Then go back to that place, pick it back up, and keep moving forward into the greater things God has for you.”

I find that to be a very encouraging insight. Sunday at PazNaz was a very special time for me personally. God spoke and ministered to me in a very meaningful way. It was uplifting and challenging and then came Tuesday and the struggles of the week. I felt God’s moving and leading on Monday but I was struggling on Tuesday. I spent time in reading and reflecting and then in prayer. Looking to see if I had an attitude or a perspective that seemed to get me off track just a little. I stopped and asked God’s forgiveness and renewed His perspective. I too found that I’m never farther from God than a prayer and that He is interested in my daily struggles and temptations. We just need to stop and connect with Him through prayer. That is where our personal relationship with Him is so beneficial. He cares.

Sometimes He will lead you to a verse from the Bible, others times it is a friend He sends your way to encourage you and many times it is just His presence that uplifts and encourages.

Just remember, “No matter how much I struggle day to day, I’m never farther from God than a prayer: ‘“God, help me get back to the place where I belong in You.’” Just pray that and mean it. It will be the tonic for your passion.

So how are your struggles going today?

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