Don’t be stressed. You’re about to be blessed

I once heard a memorable story that was purported to be true, about a group of soldiers who were in a combat zone. But one of the young soldiers became separated from the group. He found himself in a dense, rocky and heavily wooded area. All alone, the soldier heard the frenetic footsteps of the enemy troops in the distance.

Quickly, the soldier kept climbing up the hilly terrain trying to get away, and he saw a few small, darkened caves. “Maybe I can hide in one of those,” the soldier deliberated. There was no time to consider any other option, as the enemy was trudging toward him. Without delay, the soldier bent down and wriggled into the murky cave.

Safe within the cave, he let out a sigh of relief.

Then, listening intently, he heard the enemy troops. Louder and louder, they were progressively getting closer.

“Please, God,” the young soldier prayed, “Help and protect me.” He bowed his head, “But whatever your will is though, I accept, for I trust in You.”

Sitting as quietly as possible, the soldier waited in the cave with a sense of peace, believing that, “Everything was going to be all right.”

With an upward glance, the soldier then saw a little spider crawling on the top of the cave. He watched as the spider spun a strong strand of silk. And then another and another. Miraculously, the spider began building a large web over the entire opening of the cave.

Nearby, the enemy troops were searching one cave after the other. However, as a troop member slowly passed by the cave in which the soldier was hiding, he saw the spider web.

“There is no one in there,” he called out. “Let’s go,” he mumbled to the troops.

Subsequently, the enemy moved on, and the soldier was completely safe. God made a way of escape, for a simple spider’s web became a wall of protection. “God is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.” (Proverbs 30:5)

Maybe you, like this young soldier, are confronted with an unforeseen challenge. Now, you just don’t know what to do next. Life has become complicated, and you could feel like throwing your hands up in the air and saying, “I’ve had enough” and “forget it.”

But if the Hand of God could direct a tiny spider to protect a soldier in that rocky terrain, think about all the ways and the means that God can help you. Regardless of what has taken place, God’s good plan for you has not been disregarded. Thus, do not be discouraged or give in to sadness, worry or doubt. Tune out the negative thoughts or comments and let go of everything that’s holding you back. Place the unfair circumstances in God’s Hands. With positive expectation, joy and purpose, proceed onward toward success. “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act.” (Psalm 37:5)

Therefore, let your heart rest. God is a miracle-working God.

In the Old Testament of the Bible, I read that when the Israelites were wandering through the desert on their way to the Promised Land, God fed them by providing the people with manna. Each day, except on the Sabbath, God sent this miraculous food. “When the dew fell upon the camp in the night, the manna fell with it.” (Numbers 11:9)

The people were instructed to gather as much manna they wanted, for it would never run out. Yet, other than on the day before the Sabbath, the people were not allowed to stock up on the manna. They were to gather just enough for their daily needs. Then, the day after the Sabbath, the people could collect more. By meeting their needs daily, rather than weeks in advance, God taught His people to trust Him.

As God wanted His people to trust Him, I believe that God is saying to you today: “Trust me; the situation you are facing is going to work in your favor.” Right now, God is successfully working things out on your behalf. For God did not lead the people out of Egypt for them to perish in the wilderness. And God has not led you this far on your journey to just leave you stranded or to give up on you.

So put your hope in God. Trust and believe that He is with you. “Ask, seek, knock” (Matthew 7:7), and pray for His help and guidance. Continue moving forward, doing the best that you can, living a life of truth, honor and excellence. God is right beside you, and He is about to do something extraordinary in your future. Soon, you will see His great power and love for you revealed.

Where you are today, is not going to be where you’ll be a year from now. As God will lead you to triumph (2 Corinthians 2:4). Who you used to be is not who you’re going to be. For God is your vindicator (Psalm 4:2). You may have had an unfair past. But God will see to it that you will not have an unfair future. God will restore the years that the locust has eaten. ( Joel 2:25)

God’s best still lies ahead for you. You will prevail over what you face. For, you are able to do all things through He who strengthens you (Philippians 4:13). It is just a matter of time before things will unfold for you in a most positive way.

Today, think back to a time in your life when you thought, “Anything is possible.” … It still is. You’re strong, gifted and competent. Hence, believe there are new blessings in the days to come. You have a bright future, so don’t quit. For you deserve God’s very best, and you will have it. Moments of challenge will be transformed into remarkable victories. Problems will be turned into new possibilities. Wrongs will result in right. All of a sudden, situations will all come together for you. This could be the day or the week that you receive your miracle. And you’ll be better, further, happier than ever before.

So, don’t be stressed. You’re about to be blessed. God can make the impossible, possible. Trust Him. Have faith in His wisdom and love. He is there for you always to make your heart’s desires come true.

Email Catherine Galasso-Vigorito at cgv@anewyouworldwide.com. To order a copy of her new book, “The Open Window, 8 Weeks to Creating an Extraordinary Life,” visit www.anewyouworldwide.com or bookstores nationwide. Like me on Facebook! Follow Catherine on Instagram @Catherinegalassovigorito.