Have you ever found yourself thinking, “Is God testing me?”
Life is full of challenges. Ups and downs. Twists and turns.
When the going gets tough, faith wavers.
We begin to doubt ourselves. We question our ability to overcome hardship.
Sometimes, we even question whether God is truly looking out for us.
Rest assured that God has your best interests in mind. But sometimes, it’s necessary to endure life’s storms, learn from them, and emerge reforged through a trial by fire.
Here’s how you can notice that God is testing your faith – and how to stay strong.
7. Losing a Loved One
Sooner or later, everyone experiences loss. And it changes everything.
The wound is permanent when we lose someone who means the world to us.
It never goes away. Healing can take years. It can take a lifetime. And, sometimes, it happens on an ordinary Tuesday morning, out of the blue. Loss, however, is a part of life.
You have all this love inside you and you want to give it – but the person is gone.
You cry over the memories. You recall the good times.
Things get hard. And you wonder whether or not you will ever recover.
God is with you every step of the way, helping you heal, learn, and grow.
Acknowledge your emotions, cherish the memories, and take care of yourself.
Face the grief and the pain with God by your side.
6. Sudden, Unexpected Hardships
It happens every so often.
You’re vibing, having a great time, thinking things are going as they should – and then, out of nowhere, something happens. You lose your job. You get sick. Things fall apart.
Unexpected hardships are inevitable – and we all face them. But why?
Is it because you did something wrong? Not necessarily.
That’s life. It’s not God’s punishment. Some hardships are even divinely timed.
What does that mean, though?
It means that God wants you to grow. He wants you to adapt and to thrive.
After all, every hardship you overcome – you transmute it into strength.
Remind yourself of that whenever you feel like you’re undeservingly punished.
5. Constant Failure
Do you ever feel like, no matter how hard you try, you just can’t win?
Nothing goes your way. It’s just failure after failure after failure.
This is often a good sign that God is testing you.
How do you find hope and preserve faith when all you know is defeat?
Clarity is essential during times like these.
Otherwise, you may mistake failure and undermine its significance.
Remember, every time you fail, it’s a step in the right direction.
You learn what not to do. Or it improves your next attempt.
This isn’t a sign that God abandoned you. So, don’t abandon yourself.
Believe in yourself and let God’s Light reignite your determination.
4. The Past Resurfaces
Remember that old habit you ditched? Or a toxic friend you decided to cut out of your life? Suddenly, the past resurfaces to haunt you. And to test what you have learned.
You’ve already beaten these challenges. Now you’ve got to do it again. Why?
Well, you had time to think it over and brood on it.
You’ve experienced a time without these things bothering you.
God makes the past resurface to test your strength and wisdom.
More importantly, to test your faith.
Believe in His Vision and apply what you have learned to grow from this.
3. Temptations
God often tests us through temptations.
Is your power of will strong enough to resist them?
Temptations, however, come in all shapes and forms.
Maybe it’s a past addiction you’ve successfully overcome. Or maybe your ex suddenly waltzes back into your life. Maintaining clarity is essential during such difficult times.
It all boils down to a decision – but it’s never an easy decision to make.
So, look to God for guidance. Find strength in His Wisdom.
Overcome this – and it will make you stronger.
2. The Waves of Change
Try and run from it, but change arrives nevertheless.
It’s as inevitable as the crack of dawn or the dead of night.
But how does this imply that God has prepared a test for you?
Well, change is often unexpected. You don’t know what lies ahead. No one does.
You might have already enjoyed a stable life. But now, there are ripples in the water.
God is taking you somewhere for a good reason. Trust Him.
Follow Him into the uncharted waters and let His Word light the path ahead.
1. The Sudden Loss of Passion and Purpose
Passion can be all-consuming and all-igniting. Purpose, too.
When intertwined, it’s the most potent motivational force in the universe.
Yet, we’re not always passionate. We’re not always purposeful.
That’s life. It fluctuates, comes and goes, and often outright dissipates.
You don’t always feel like conquering the world and refining your ambition.
And when that fire is put out, it’s up to you to reignite it.
Now’s the time to turn to God and embrace His Love with all your being.
With His help, you can strengthen your faith and rediscover passion and purpose.
Painting and writing – these are two passions that I have been perfecting for a decade.