Stop talking constantly about the situation you are “going through.” Decide to get on through it! What do I mean by this statement? I mean, don’t accept your present, temporary situation as your future, permanent situation.
Despite your current circumstances, make up your mind to get on with your life and fulfill your divine purpose and calling.
God wants each of us to come through whatever situations we may face in life. We are not to be moved by what we see, but by what we do not see. This is what the Apostle Paul meant when he wrote that we walk by faith, not by sight. (2 Cor. 5:7) Today is the day to begin to walk by faith—right out of our present circumstances!
If you have been saying for years, “I’m going through this situation, “you need to change your story. Begin to declare: “I’ve had enough! Now is the time I’m going to get through this mess!”
The Bible contains many promises which can deliver you today. If you will believe and appropriate these promises, you will begin to see your circumstances line up with the Word and will of God—eventually, if not immediately.
You see, it’s the devil who tells us that we will never be victorious, that we will never go through what we’re going through. But in 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV) we are told, No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.
This is your verse to take hold of and stand on. God is faithful. He will provide a way out. So you can take your stand of faith and boldly proclaim, “I’m going to go through with what I’ve been going through.” Natural circumstances may still remain unchanged, but between you and God, you are already through that situation.
Some people stay in the same hopeless situation their whole lives, never making a firm decision to seek God and His power to get through the circumstances they face. The commandment for us to be longsuffering does not require us to stay in a miserable situation one second longer than is absolutely necessary.
Here’s how we poise ourselves to break through: And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God (Rom. 12:2).
Be transformed by renewing your mind to the Word of God. Then you will know what is the good and perfect will of the Lord, and will be able to go through—once and for all —what you’ve been going through so long.
Excerpt permission granted by Insight Publishing
John Mason is an international bestselling author, minister, publisher, executive author coach, and noted speaker. He’s the founder and president of Insight International and Insight Publishing Group. Both organizations are dedicated to helping people reach their dreams and fulfill their God-given destinies.
He has authored thirty-two books including An Enemy Called Average, You’re Born An Original—Don’t Die A Copy, Let Go of Whatever Makes You Stop, and Know Your Limits Then Ignore Them which have sold over 2 million copies and are translated into 40 different languages throughout the world. His books are widely regarded as a source of godly wisdom, scriptural motivation, and practical principles. His writings have been published twice in Reader’s Digest along with numerous other national and international publications. Seven of his books have reached number one on Amazon bestseller lists.
He’s been the president of two Christian publishing companies. He’s also a former Vice President and Publisher for Thomas Nelson Publishers (Harper Collins), the 6th largest book publisher in the world and largest Christian publisher.
He’s an internationally recognized executive author coach, helping numerous prominent authors with their books for more than thirty years. Politicians, NBA, NFL, PGA, MLB, an Olympic gold medalist and other professional athletes, billionaires, businesspeople, pastors, ministers, New York Times bestselling authors, a Fortune 500 CEO, Navy SEALs, Top Gun pilots, and a Texas governor have all benefitted from his knowledge.
Known for his quick wit, powerful thoughts, and insightful ideas, he is a popular speaker across the US and around the world.