{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"4037 God Won't Leave You There","description":"Why am I here? That\u2019s a question many wrestle with\u2014not the question of who they are or what their ultimate purpose is, but the much harder question of why am I here now? Maybe you\u2019re stuck in a season that feels endless: the job you hate, the relationship that\u2019s breaking you, the health battle you never expected, or the weight of disappointment pressing down on your spirit. Even though life rarely unfolds as you've planned, God won't leave you there. In those moments, it\u2019s easy to feel abandoned, as if you\u2019re trapped in a place where hope has dried up, and the future holds nothing but more struggle. You might have even cried out, \u201cWhy me? Why here?\u201d Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https:\/\/createyournow.com But know this: God won\u2019t leave you there. You Are Not Forgotten The Bible is full of people who were stuck in places they didn\u2019t want to be, nor did they always understand. Joseph was thrown into a pit by his own brothers, then sold into slavery. Yet God did not abandon him \u2014 instead, He was preparing Joseph for something greater (Genesis 37-50). Joseph\u2019s story is a powerful reminder: being stuck doesn\u2019t mean being forgotten. In the New Testament, Jesus reassures us in Matthew 28:20, \u201c... And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.\u201d No matter how desperate or hopeless your situation feels, God\u2019s presence is constant. God Works Even in the Wilderness Remember the Israelites? They were unmoored in the wilderness for forty years, wandering and waiting\u2014many likely feeling stuck and forgotten. But God was with them every step of the way. In Exodus 13:21-22, God led them as a pillar of cloud by day and fire by night, guiding them through uncertain terrain. This wasn\u2019t a place of punishment, but a place of preparation. Your wilderness season\u2014no matter how long or harsh\u2014is just a chapter, not your whole story. Hope for the Downcast Psalm 34:18 says, \u201cThe Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.\u201d When life has you on your knees, God doesn\u2019t turn away. He draws near. Even Job, a man who lost everything, declared in Job 1:21, \u201cThe Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.\u201d His story reminds us that our relationship with God isn\u2019t dependent on favorable circumstances. The K.I.S.S. ~ God won't leave you there! You Are More Than Your Circumstances The Bible is clear: you are not defined by what you\u2019re going through. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, \u201cTherefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!\u201d No matter how stuck you feel now, God is in the business of making new things\u2014new paths, new hope, and new life. You are redeemed. You are changed. You are made new. What Do You Do When You Feel Stuck? First, hold onto the promises. Joshua 1:9 tells us, \u201cBe strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.\u201d Courage is not the absence of fear but the choice to trust God despite it. Second, remember God\u2019s timing isn\u2019t your timing. Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, \u201cThere is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.\u201d What seems stalled now may be God\u2019s way of preparing you for the next season. Finally, lean into prayer and community. God uses both to remind you you\u2019re not alone, and that your breakthrough is closer than you think. God Has You Yes, life can throw you into unexpected places. Yes, you may cry, \u201cWhy me?\u201d But the Bible assures us that God does not leave His children to face hardships alone. Whether you\u2019re in a pit like Joseph, wandering a wilderness like Israel, or suffering alongside Job, remember: God\u2019s presence never leaves. You are held, loved, redeemed, and made new. God won\u2019t leave you there, because God's got you!  "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"   #SweetSpirit #CreateYourNow #SoulfulSunday \ud83d\udd14 Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https:\/\/createyournow.com TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation  - This is a complimentary (FREE) coaching call with me. You will discuss your specific situation while gaining tools and strategies to move you forward. 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