Trust the Training

“Let God train you, for he is doing what any loving father does for his children. Whoever heard of a son who was never corrected?”
— Hebrews 12:7 TLB

The situations in your life might seem burdensome right now, but you must trust your training. Your life may be in a state of brokenness because of the choices you’ve made. You might even find yourself in a dry place because of the choices others made. But burdensome situations, broken hearts, and dry places are God’s best training grounds. It is in these places that we learn to trust God’s training. Hebrews 12:7 affirms that God is training us as a father would his children.

Back when I was addicted to crack cocaine, life was difficult. My addiction led to a divorce and separation from my children. There were days when I did not know what to do. Yet, I survived because I relied on my training. You see, my parents taught me to pray and read the Bible. Prayer is a direct line of communication with God. Reading the Bible provides spiritual revelation that can only come from God.

Whenever I found myself in tight places, I relied on my training. These experiences, though painful, became a crucible for me. The Lord refined my character, equipping me for the battles ahead. I learned resilience, compassion, and the unwavering truth about God. Moreover, I realized that even on the most difficult days, I can trust my training. God trains us for life’s battles, and His grace equips us with the strength and direction we need.

Soldiers Respect the Training

We are soldiers in the Lord’s army. Soldiers must learn to trust their training. Jesus is our commanding officer, and He expects loyalty. From the boot camp of prayer to spiritual warfare, we may not understand the reason for our demanded loyalty. Yet, we must respect our commanding officer and trust our training.

Life’s difficulties will make you think God is punishing you. God is not punishing you; He is preparing you. Therefore, if you trust His training, God will make a way. When the enemy comes in like a flood, trust the training. Our Heavenly Father uses hardship to deliver education, which creates an opportunity to develop a relationship with Him. He has promised that He would never leave or forsake you. He has also promised to supply all your needs. Therefore, rely on the supply of His provision. Be assured that if you trust your training, you will overcome every obstacle that this day presents.

Heavenly Father, there are times when Your correction seems like rejection. Yet, I will continue to trust my training. I ask that You grant me victory over any negative situations and circumstances that may arise today.