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Did God Give You Your Struggle To Teach You A Lesson?

in Spiritual Growth on 03/18/21

Have you ever been so frustrated with your current situation you’ve asked God why He would bring these things your way? Asking what kind of lesson is He trying to teach you and believing once you learned the lesson this struggle would go away? And, if you didn’t then you haven’t learned all you were supposed to?

I’ve had those kinds of conversations with God over the years, more times than I care to admit. I thought any bad in my life was part of His grand plan. I would wrestle over every single detail and process it over and over again to ensure I wasn’t missing something. I wanted to guarantee I learned whatever it was God wanted me to so I could finally move on. 

Unfortunately, my heart saw God as the giver of the valley seasons. I falsely believed His divine intervention would not occur until I was full of lessons learned. This way of thinking never left me hopeful or joyful instead it left me hurting, depressed, and full of guilt.

Until one Sunday I was sitting in a new church and heard a pastor teaching a completely different viewpoint. One that explained, through scripture, how the enemy is the one to bring destruction and Jesus was our savior, our white flag, our helper. I started reading more on this subject, searched for other teachings from other pastors, talked with trusted pastors and mentors and my heart was changed. I no longer saw Jesus as the one bringing the bad to teach me a lesson. I saw Him as a loving father and more clearly understood how intricate the enemy’s work was.

Jesus does good, He says good, He is good. Jesus is the definition of good and only and all good comes from Him.

It’s important to know, God does teach us. He wants us to be righteous, holy, pure, and ultimately like Him. Through scripture, you will see three different ways God teaches and instructs His children and I pray it gives you peace, hope, and joy during your trials.

  1. Through His Word– If we want to know God, His character, His plans, and promises there is no better place than the Bible. 2 Timothy shares how all scripture is inspired by God, is used to teach us what is true, used to show us what is wrong, corrects that wrong, and teaches us to do what is right. It also says God uses the Bible to prepare and equip His children to do every good work. He only wants us to do good by showing us what is good. Scripture is the immediate way to learn, no matter your age, gender, race, or the length of time you’ve been reading scripture. When facing trials or struggles, going to the Word is the key to gain strength, wisdom, and endurance. 

2 Timothy 3:16-17 says, “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.”

  1. Direct Experiences- The enemy is very real. Scripture states Satan is like a lion, waiting to pounce and devour you (I Peter 5:8). The Bible also says the devil’s mission is to steal, kill, and destroy… you. (John 10:10). He is actively working against you, always. His mission is to bring you down. We also live in a world with broken and hurting people, the combo of those two bring a lot of trials. These trials are opportunities to allow God to work in us and through our situations. Scripture is full of stories of people walking through tough valleys and learning valuable lessons (Joseph, Moses, Peter, Paul). We also see people in scripture who don’t learn and the consequences that follow (The Kings of Israel). The book of Job tells us that wisdom and understanding come with age. Time and experiences can be a tool God uses in our life to point us back to scripture and teach us. Be encouraged knowing Jesus already defeated your enemy and you already have victory (Ephesians 6).

Job 12:12 says, “Wisdom belongs to the aged, and understanding the old.”

Romans 5:3 says, “We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.”

  1. Indirect Experiences– Being taught through other people is an undervalued asset. Jesus taught the disciples through the life He lived and the lessons He taught. The author of Proverbs wrote lessons on how he was teaching his son. Jethro, a priest, was able to give counsel to Moses. Pricilla taught Apollos the correct teachings of Jesus. We can take the wisdom of other people who have already learned lessons and apply it to our own life. When we value their wisdom, we avoid having to learn the hard way.

Philippians 4:9 says, “The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.”

Proverbs 19:20 says, “Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future.”

Friend, scripture says God is our heavenly father. A Father. The one who gave you breath and created you from nothing. A father who loves you, provides for you, protects you, heals you, and died for you. 

A loving and healthy father doesn’t purposely throw their child into harm’s way to be taught a lesson. A father jumps at the chance to pull their child to safety and then uses that as the tool to teach. While a father may have to make hard choices to not enable poor behavior, a good father prevents enabling which then allows for hope for the child to change.

A loving and healthy father doesn’t give their child pain, struggles, and sickness to teach a lesson. That’s manipulative and abusive and not the Jesus I serve nor see in scripture.

Friend, while you will never experience a struggle-free life before Heaven, you can experience struggle with hope and joy. You will still hurt, cry, and have frustration and anger. You will still have seasons of laying face down on the floor praying and crying out to God. You will still be very human in your emotions through everything life throws at you. But, in the midst of it all, hope and joy can be ever-present. Hope knowing God is near, He cares, He will help and provide a way even when you don’t see one. You can have hope knowing through Christ no struggle is forever, nothing can break you, and everything will be OK. You can have hope and joy in the midst of it all. 

Joy is not an emotion. Scripture says the joy of the Lord is your strength (Nehemiah 8:10). Joy is a Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5). Joy is a tool and when your spirit yields to it, you will see past your temporary battle and that is where your hope and confidence in Christ comes from.

I’ve shared this with you before and I want to share it again…

God did not place a financial burden on you to teach you a lesson.

God did not give you cancer to teach you a lesson.

God did not give you ‘fill in the blank” sickness to teach you a lesson.

God did not give you a cheating spouse to teach you a lesson.

God did not take a family member away from you to teach you a lesson.

God did not take your job away to teach you a lesson.

God did not give you difficult relationships to teach you a lesson.

God did not give you depression, anxiety, or any other mental health struggle to teach you a lesson.

What God did do was…

He died on the cross so that you may live and to live a life full of generosity.

He died on the cross so you may walk in health.

He died on the cross so you can be healed from all earthy hurts and wrongdoings.

He died on the cross and that same spirit that rose Jesus from the grave lives in you so that in the midst of your valleys He is there being the source of your hope and joy. And leading you out of that valley.

The next time you’re facing a struggle or walking through a valley, I want you to see Jesus as your loving heavenly father who gives you more than you could ever ask for. Who is always for you and will work good through you. I don’t want you falsely believing He gave you your valley to teach you. He gave His son so you can live and He gave us His Word so we can learn to be more like Him.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 says, “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.”

Here are just a few more scriptures to reflect on:

Genesis 1:31 says “And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good.”

1 Chronicles 16:34 says “Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!”

Psalm 16:2 says, “Every good thing I have comes from you.”

Psalm 31:19 says, “Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of the children of mankind!”

Psalm 34:8 says, “Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!”

Psalm 119:68 says, “You are good and do good; teach me your statutes.”

Matthew 7:11 says, “If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!”

John 10:10 says, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”

Acts 10:38 says, “How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.”

Romans 8:28 says, “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”

James 1:17 says, “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.”

Psalm 145:9 says, “The LORD is good to all, And His mercies are over all His works.”

1 Chronicles 16:34 says “O give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His loving kindness is everlasting.”

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  1. Denise says

    March 19, 2021 at 12:00 am

    Beautiful, as always.
    Thank you Heather.

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    • hmargiotta says

      April 1, 2021 at 5:16 pm

      Aww, Thanks, friend!

      Reply
  2. MichaelMcDonnel says

    December 16, 2022 at 4:22 am

    Thank you for your beautiful words. May God bless you…Its 4.20 am in Ireland, and I’m struggling with constant noise in my head, please pray for me, my name is Michael….

    Reply
  3. clifford Hutchison says

    November 3, 2023 at 1:59 pm

    Thank you, friend for allowing Gid to work into your life so you can help others I also am helping others through my life as I teach cancer patients how to follow God in a hurting world acts cancer care is a support group that God has helped me with. Your post I am sure has help many men an women across the world so I encourage you my friend God loves you constantly let you heart lead you so that he gets all the glory see ya in heaven friend so day my name is cliff well work til Jesus comes…one sol at a time…..

    Reply
  4. Kimberly says

    March 15, 2024 at 12:37 am

    What if someone is doing wrong

    will god do something like what you wrote like make someone sick or take someone from them to teach a lesson or also do it out of spite I

    ‘m not saying this to sound rude I have ocd that fears these things

    Reply
  5. Kimberly says

    March 15, 2024 at 12:45 am

    This goes along with my other comment also what about the people who dont follow him will he do those things like make them lose a family member or make them them to teach lesson and or out of spite I don’t want to sound horrible saying these just scared cause if ocd

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I remember coming home and sitting on my bed with my new Bible in my hand. I sat there thinking of everything I was told that night and how it reminded me of everything I was taught when I was a little girl. ••••
After sitting there for awhile, I prayed for the very first time. Out loud I said, “OK God, if you are who they say you are, then why would you send your son to die for me, why wouldn’t you just die for me?”
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Immediately, and when I say immediately I truly mean with no hesitation a thought came into my mind. I heard, “Doesn’t a parent love their child so much that they would die for them? I love you so much more then that, that I would allow my child to die for YOU.”
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I knew the thought that had entered my mind was not from me. I knew it was God speaking directly to me. Since that day, I’ve followed Jesus, learning more about Him, and have dedicated my life to sharing about eternal life through Christ and all the goodness He is. ••••
The world will tell you religion is all about rules and what not to do. Can I personally tell you, that is not true. Following Jesus has given me freedom to truly live. I GET to do things because of Jesus. ••••
I get to love others because Jesus taught me how to love. 
I get to give to others because Jesus has given so much to me. 
I get to truly forgive because Jesus forgave me. 
I get to heal from the hurts life has thrown at me because Jesus has healed me. 
I get to live a life full of JOY because joy comes from Jesus! 
And sooo much more! ••••
My prayer for you is to passionately serve Jesus, have eternal life through Him, and to truly experience what is feels to live a life of freedom.
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I spent a semester in Israel during my college yea I spent a semester in Israel during my college years @seuniversity. It was two months after James and I got married so, our first few months as a married couple were spent walking the same streets of Jesus. To say it was a cool experience would be an understatement. •••••••
During my time in Israel there were two moments that took my breath away. One of those moments was being in the literally prison hole that Jesus stayed in the night before He died. •••••••
Historical sites are given a grading scale. An A site is “this is for sure the site that XYZ took place.” An B site is “XYZ took place here OR there” And a C site is “XYZ took place somewhere in this region.” •••••••
Jesus holding cell is an A site. •••••••
I stood in the prison with my fellow students and professor and his family. We sang the hymn - “I Have Decided To Follow Jesus.” It was the only time there I wept like a baby. Snot and all haha! •••••••
But man, to be where your savior was knowing what was to come and He chose to do it anyways. I’ve never felt more love in that moment then I have in my entire life. ••••••••
So today, my prayer is for you to feel that same love. To know Jesus died today for YOU and that He came back for YOU! You are His chosen child. •
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I don’t believe we will ever be in a time like t I don’t believe we will ever be in a time like this again; where we’re forced to stay home, have no schedule, and simply enjoy each other. •
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My heart is with all those who are working in the medical field and all the families affected by COVID-19. We lost my uncle this morning to this horrible virus. I’ve been praying for my family and yours and will continue to do so. •
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So, I want to serve you and since i cannot physically be there with you, I can pray for you. How can I be praying for you today?
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I posted last night how I would be sharing with yo I posted last night how I would be sharing with you today what the beginning of 2020 held for my family which caused me to take a pause on writing. •
•

In January we lost my sweet mother-in-law very suddenly. It was a shock to us all and has taken us a bit to wrap our minds around. •
•

In addition to the loss of my mother-in-law, we’ve been navigating some health struggles. Now, with everything going on in our world, I can say it’s def been a year so far. •
•

But, God is good. If it’s not good- then it doesn’t come from God. The enemy is very real but nothing to fear because our God is bigger. •
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I know it’s been awhile and I have a post going up tomorrow that explains what the beginning of 2020 has held for myself and my family. 
But, I wanted to get one here tonight to share something that has been on my heart. 
You cannot turn on the TV or pick up your phone without the word “COVID-19” blaring at you. While it’s wise to be informed, these are times many can become anxious, full of fear, and worry. 
Friend, this is our time. And what I mean by that, it’s the Church body’s time. It’s our time to rise up and praise the name of Jesus louder then any other name or word. 
Can I remind you that Jesus conquered every sickness and disease! 
Every. Single. One. 
When He died on that cross. 
And He rose again. 
There are a lot of different beliefs on healing, authority, and what role it plays in our life today. I want to encourage you to seek Jesus through His word and allow the Holy Spirit to guide you to His truth. 
When you find yourself reading this, do me a favor and pause. Look up Psalm 91. Read it, listen to it on repeat on the Bible app, and dwell in the presence of God. 
And then, wake up tomorrow knowing you are a child of the most high King- who rescues you from every attack of the enemy, who protects you from deadly diseases, who is covering you with His feathers and providing you shelter. 
I love you, friend. I’m praying for you.
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If you’ve been a follower of Jesus for some time, my hope is this book will be a reminder of God’s truth on who He says you are in His eyes. •
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If you're new in your relationship with Christ or are still trying to figure it out and need a little more guidance on finding out who you’re  created to be, this book will be perfect for you. •
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I pray this mini e-book will be an encouragement to your heart and for it to be a tool you use while you share the truths of Jesus with those around you. •
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Everyone is sharing their top 9 photos from 2019 b Everyone is sharing their top 9 photos from 2019 but I’m going to share my number one photo for this year. This photo represents an answer to prayer in my life and reminds me of the love and faithfulness of my Savior. •
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My family and I just got back from spending a week in South Carolina for Christmas with my parents. •
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Today was a day full of unpacking, cleaning, grocery shopping, and getting back into our normal routine. •
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But, this morning while everyone slept I spent time praying and drinking some coffee. I have so many ideas, goals, and big dreams for my blog and this ministry. •
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I thought about my reader who has used my blog posts to build a women’s ministry curriculum for her neighboring village in western part of Kenya. •
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I thought about my reader in Papua New Guinea who is new in her faith walk and a simple google search looking for more of God’s word led her to my site. •
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I thought about my reader who leads her local church with her husband here is the USA and was looking for a fellow female Christian to connect with and have a space to talk about things she can’t with those around her. •
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I thought about my reader who was diagnosed with a life altering illness and found my site while searching for scripture on healing. •
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I thought about you. The one who has visited and read time and time again. Who has listened while I shared from the deep parts of my heart on the struggles, the wins, the rejections, and the answered prayers of my life. Who has sent encouraging messages, shared feelings, and prayers. Who has in turn opened up to me and shared from the depths of their heart. •
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As you know, I refer to my readers as ‘friend’ and that’s because a friend shows up, listens, encourages, shares, and prays. So, thank you. Thank you for being a friend. 
I’m looking forward to this new year with you as I share more of what God continues to lay on my heart. I’ll continue to look forward to hear from you as we do this journey of life together. •
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Love you friend.
Hi, friend. • • • I’ve been taking things Hi, friend. •
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I’ve been taking things slow over here to enjoy as much of this baby season as humanly possible. Getting to hold and kiss Colton everyday, all day long is a huge blessing I don’t want to take for granted. •
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Because of that, my writing and speaking have been moving slower. I’ve had moments where I’ve shared with James the tug and pull I feel everyday, each week. There’s so many things I want to be doing, creating, sharing but I have to pick and choose right now. •
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Tonight, I was feeding Colton before putting him to bed. When he was done with his bottle I sat it down but kept holding him while finishing a tv show. I heard him cooing and I look down and this precious face was staring up at me with the sweetest smile. •
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Pure joy and love on his face. •
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Friend, here’s your friendly reminder to keep on praying and believing that God has already won the battle, flattened the mountain, and straightened your path. •
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After 2 and 1/2 years of barrenness and praying for this beautiful baby, my Heavenly Father so lovingly answered my prayer with the sweetest boy. •
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I feel closer to Jesus because I pressed into Him during my waiting season and I want the same for you. •
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Press in. •
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And when your prayer is answered: enjoy. every. part. of. it. •
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Even if that means other things need to move slower. •
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Love you, friend. ❤️
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