More than you can handle

Have you heard the phrase, "God would never give you something you couldn't handle"?

Have you said it? 

I heard a powerful message this last Sunday, debunking this remark of reassurance. In fact, I heard the exact opposite. 

God will always give you more than you can handle. 

In the Bible, time and time again you hear of all the people being given crosses, to heavy to bear, however, in addition, we hear of them receiving graces from God to exceed their own abilities. 

See, God will always give us more than we can handle. Whether we are up to our necks in responsibilities and commitments, pinned with the weight of the world, or drowning in sorrow, God is watching us and standing/kneeling/laying alongside us. In these times, we are meant to look to him for strength, guidance and growth.  In turn, many of us take times like these as opportunities to question His presence in our lives, or question His goodness. We shouldn't stray from hurt, pain or suffering, because it is through that that He saved us. It is through these very same experiences that God grows us, teaches us, and accompanies us. 

This is an amazing concept because I, for one, have always felt like I was given more than I could handle. I have thrown fits asking God why He is letting me hurt these hurts, and fail my way through ministry. Really, it is through these experiences that I can use to my benefit. It makes little sense, but hearing this statement, that God will always give me something I can't handle, brought me comfort. To know that the challenges are never ending can be devastating, but these moments are invitations for us to walk closer to God. To call out to him for his love and support. I feel like I walked out with a contingency plan. 

Surely, I'll feel like I was given more than I can handle

I also know that I have reinforcements I can call.

I have been successful and I will continue to be