‘How would the Holy Spirit turn a problem into an opportunity?
Beloved, if you are standing in a problem situation, and depending on yourself alone, it may be hard to avoid a negative emotional reaction. You might feel yourself inadequate, powerless to alter the circumstances, and overwhelmed. Negative thoughts can rise and hold you hostage. They create a powerless mindset that results in a powerless lifestyle. You will find yourself accountable, for good or ill, to whatever, or whomever, you decide to partner.
‘”And the Lord, He is the one who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you: do not fear or be dismayed.” Deut. 31:8
But if the Holy Spirit is standing in a problem situation with you then it is no longer a problem. It is His opportunity to show you what happens to a problem when you respond by leaning into your identity in Jesus. Victory is not measured by improvement in the circumstances but by your acceptance of the spiritual upgrade He is offering you.
Make no mistake, Beloved. It is His great pleasure. You were the delight set before Him and He will use every life circumstance to show you the beauty of who you are in Him and how to live with power and joy, freedom and favour. All of heaven is attracted to Jesus in you so all your circumstances can be a source of strength.
Stand in the grace that is in you and allow the Kingdom to wrap itself around you. He is about to reveal a new facet of His tenderness and wisdom. Ask Him how He sees the circumstance and what provision He has made.
“Count it all joy.” James 1:2