But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don't be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at bringing others to Christ. Complete the ministry God has given you (2 Timothy 4:5 NLT)
Sometimes it is difficult to keep a clear mind in every situation. There are times in which you are wronged or unjustly accused and the first thought that comes to mind is to defend yourself. You feel a sense of violation when things are said which are not true and things done to you that you did not deserve or ask for. These times of friction is intended for you to seek God and not revenge. The scriptures throughout the New Testament exhort us to not be afraid of suffering for the Lord. You and I must be very mindful that we will suffer persecution for righteousness sake. Is it fair? Why does God allow it? There will be times when God will reveal His will in our times of suffering and there are other times in which He will not. This does not mean that God has forgotten about you nor does it mean He has forsaken you, but it gives you an honest opportunity to trust God even the more.
Our responsibility is to bring others to Christ even when we are going through our own pain. Have you ever been right in the middle of your painful circumstance and God tells you to go and minister to someone else? Was there a time in which you were consumed with a problem and someone comes to you for advice about their own problem? These moments are great times to rely on God for your comfort and minister comfort and peace to another. I can share from personal experiences, when I take this approach, I walk away feeling better than I did before the conversation. You have a ministry and don't allow any circumstance or situation to cause you to run away from it.
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