So often we tell God that we will not allow anything to separate us from His love. But there are always certain trials that come along and tear at the foundation of our faith and commitment to Jesus Christ. The severity and intensity of their purpose challenge our belief that nothing is too hard for God and nothing will separate us from Him.

When experiencing turbulent times, take God at His word and take your positions (2 Chronicles 20:15-17). Do not allow the seemingly "craziness" of His directions and the deceptions of the devil to settle doubts within you. Our God has not given you a quitting spirit. It is His will that we all occupy until He comes. Remain productive where the Lord has placed you and see the fruit of your labor that will surpass all that you asked or even imagined. He never tells us to begin anything without bringing us to the end of it. He has promised to continue that good work in us, which He started until the day of Christ's return.

Defy the odds and shame the devil. Endure and persevere in the strength of the Lord. Be tenacious and forbear when necessary. He will provide for us and certainly never leave us. Doubts, fears, and criticisms only work against the knowledge of God. Even counsel from the godly must be approved by the Holy Ghost. If we are not sensitive to the voice of the Holy Spirit even the sincere advice from the people of God can work against the knowledge of God for us. For sometimes the advice of the saints is sincere, but sincerely wrong for you and I.

Trust God and God alone. He has promised that the end of a thing is so much better than the beginning.