“If It Were Easy Everybody Would Do It”

Corrie Ten Boom’s story is  in Chapter 13. Can you image being thankful for fleas. I always have wanted to ask God why God made fleas and mosquitoes. Additionally, Debby Stephen shares how someone returned her cards that she had used as a method of encouragement, she has spent seventeen years working with women who have suffered sexually abuse. God used her pain to help other women.

Since I accepted God’s forgiveness in 1995, I have walked countless number of women through Neil Anderson’s Steps to Freedom. I have had prayed with very hurt women. Some of the stories would make a great Hollywood movie the only problem is the stories are real including the atrocities the women suffered. Assisting and demonstrating compassion for hurting women is my gift from God. Weep with those who weep and laugh with those who laugh.

Tracie shares some awesome statements. Here are some of my favorites from this chapter.

“He wants more from us than just existing.  His desire is that we experience a life of greater importance, blessing, and fullness. life that glorifies Him, but fulfills our hearts as well.

[Tweet “God is the key to moving past the past, persevering through current difficulties, and embracing what God calls us to. Tracie Miles”]

God never allows or causes something to happen without having a holy purpose.

[Tweet “His promises are not affected by our inability to see things from His perspective. Tracie Miles”]

God knows how He wants to use our pain for His purposes, and we are called to trust Him.

[Tweet “Nobody else can play your position on God’s Kingdom team except for you because your past belongs to you and you alone. Tracie Miles”]

Do you agree with this statement? “We can’t change the past, but we can allow God’s truth to change our hearts, and in turn, change our future by embracing God’s promise that He will never waste our pain.”

 Your mission is to read Chapter 13, answer questions as time allows.

Please share an answer to a question or your favorite quote.