Struggle Through the Comeback! | By Rodney Holmstrom, Global CR Field Director

“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deuteronomy‬ ‭31‬:‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Lots of people are struggling right now and you might be one. Take heart. The battle isn’t over. Struggling is normal. It’s called life. It’s called being a human, and it’s ok to struggle. It’s so normal that struggling is even expected. To believe that we won’t struggle in this life is where we get it wrong. However, please don’t allow the struggles to take you down! A few reminders: -Don’t let the struggle become your new identity. -Don’t let the struggles take you back to where you came from. -Struggle through with friends. -Struggle through to your come-back! The come-back will happen…

  • IF we surrender our will to Jesus every day!
  • IF we don’t give in to temptation!
  • IF we return to the basics of recovery and take it one day at a time!
  • IF we don’t let the struggles overcome us!

Struggling is normal so during these seasons struggle through it well. Struggle through to your come-back! Remember, He is with you and isn’t going anywhere. Stay close to Him and make the next right choice to carry you through.


 

 

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