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Many people have gifts and talents and are called to do great things for God. Yet He hasn’t said, "Go," because they’re still learning how to be stable, dependable, reliable, not easily shaken, and in control of their emotions.
　
As Christians, we need to live the life that we claim to represent so that our gifts and talents can be released―not just for our own sake, but for the good of those around us.
　
The first thing we must do is stop making excuses, like "I can’t help it. I’m just an emotional person. If you had to put up with what I have to put up with, you’d throw tantrums too!" God is never going to tell you to do something you can’t do without His help. And you can accomplish much if you learn to control your emotions.
　
Whether you like it or not, you’re in a spiritual war. Your enemy, Satan, comes against you in many ways and he’s going to fight against you. So you need to know how to stand against him.
　
Whether you like it or not, you’re in a spiritual war. Your enemy, Satan, comes against you in many ways and he’s going to fight against you. So you need to know how to stand against him.
　
No matter how much you say you trust God, if you’re upset all the time, then you’re not really trusting Him. And as long as you’re trying to take care of yourself, God will just stand back and say, "Let Me know when you’re ready for Me to jump in and help."
　
You and I have the privilege not only to believe in Christ but to endure a little bit of suffering while we’re waiting for His deliverance because it’s the hard times in our life that bring maturity. Every day that you stay firm in your faith and you don’t get your breakthrough, you’re growing spiritually that day. Jesus said, "In the world, you will have tribulation." The purpose of having faith isn’t to avoid problems but to get through them with peace and stability.
　
You and I have the privilege not only to believe in Christ but to endure a little bit of suffering while we’re waiting for His deliverance because it’s the hard times in our life that bring maturity. Every day that you stay firm in your faith and you don’t get your breakthrough, you’re growing spiritually that day. Jesus said, "In the world, you will have tribulation." The purpose of having faith isn’t to avoid problems but to get through them with peace and stability.