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Inspirational Words

Dear Friend, there is no question we are living in difficult times. We are pressed on every side. You may be hurting at this very moment. You may feel abandoned and that you have been left alone to face the giants in your life. Regardless if you are experiencing financial hardship, emotional stress, loss of a love one, or a traumatic event please know that God has not forsaken you. We pray that over the next few minutes as you read the following words of encouragement you will be filled with new hope.

Sometimes when we are going through difficult circumstance we also experience emotions that we find hard to understand. In those times our inspiration seems to grow wings and fly away into some foreign land. Just because you experience these emotions does not mean you are away from God. You are out of your comfort zone. So many times we as Christians think that if we experience any kind of hurt, pain, or difficult circumstance that we must not be walking right with God.

Joseph was walking right before God and ended up in prison. (Genesis 37:18-27) I am sure to Joseph at first it seemed that he had been utterly forsaken. His very own brothers had first conspired to kill him, but opted to sell him into slavery instead. Perhaps Joseph even had a thought he would have been better off had they killed him. It seems a lot of us have felt that way at times, but it is simply not true. That is hurt and pain talking. Have you been hurt by a fellow brother or sister in the church or family member in your home? Maybe they hurt you just as Joseph’s brothers had hurt him. You may have found yourself even wondering how this person could do something to hurt you in such a way and be called a child of God. Maybe...

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... emotional baggage and witnessed a complete restoration by the hand of God. He remained positive recognizing that what his brothers meant for evil God turned into good. Joseph was able to sustain the very life of those who had entreated him with evil. God placed the power in his hands. Joseph could have flaunted his position of power over his brothers, but he knew it had all been a part of God’s perfect plan.

I believe God chose Joseph because of his character, knowing he could trust him. He knew Joseph would do the right thing instead of holding onto the past hurts. It was through the hardship he faced the characteristics he already possessed were developed. He became a life preserver to his family and an inspiration to us all.

Are you traveling a road of hardship? God has confidence in you. What others meant for evil, God will cause to work for your good.

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