Picture: Counsel #15 — Never Alone CWe 75.1
“God is always with you.” This is something you may have heard before, but do you truly believe it? Whenever stress overwhelms you, do you still feel God’s presence in the hardship? CWe 75.2
Many think God is silent in their darkest moments, but this is a lie from Satan. No matter how heavy your heart feels, God is there with you through every challenge, offering His comfort, strength, and peace. Just as He was with Job, David, Joseph, and other prominent biblical characters, God remains faithful and committed to His people even when we don’t immediately feel His hand in our situation. Most times, God works behind the scenes to strengthen your faith and teach you patience. You may feel like stress is an unnecessary burden, but consider shifting your perspective. Think of stressful situations as a battle training ground — each stressor is an opportunity for you to strengthen your faith, resilience, and patience. With this perspective shift, which type of warrior will you choose to be? One that throws in the towel, or one that perseveres until the end?[89] https://www.croydonadventist.org/youre-not-alone/ CWe 75.3
“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV CWe 75.4
“Christ will never abandon the soul for whom He has died.” Ellen White in From Splendor to Shadow , p. 92 CWe 75.5
Reflect: Do you intentionally isolate yourself when stressed? If so, why? CWe 75.6
