People in your life start taking notice and will starting asking questions about your faith when you are faithful in the midst of your struggles. There is something that catches the attention of others when they see that you still trust God, you still lean into God, you're still allowing God to grow you and make you strong, and you're allowing God to use that struggle for his glory. A faith that transcends circumstances can impact people in a way that no sermon ever could.
It doesn't mean that you have all the answers for whatever you are going through, but instead, you trust that God will continue providing the right people in the right way at the right time because he cares about you. When that starts happening, your struggle becomes an opportunity to fuel other people's faith.
Nothing outside of your Heavenly Father can carry the weight of your struggles. Your spouse cannot carry the weight. Your friendships cannot carry the weight. Job security will not carry the weight. Money in the bank will not carry the weight. There is only one person who can carry the weight, and he wants to be in the midst of your struggle. Despite how things may feel in your life, God is not distant and he has not left you alone to deal with your struggles. He knows you're struggling. He knows the weight you carry. He knows the distance you feel. You are his, he loves you, and he's for you.
Reflection/Discussion Question: Who is someone in your life who you have an opportunity to fuel their faith? How can you do this better than you currently are?
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