The Hidden Work of God in the Midst of Our Struggles: A Call to Deeper Fellowship

"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."
—Romans 8:28 (KJV)

There is a hidden work of God that often goes unnoticed in the life of the believer: the work He does through our struggles. When you are battling an addiction, when you find yourself weeping before the Lord because of your failures, you may think He is distant. You may believe He is ignoring your cries. Yet the truth is, He is nearer than you know, building something in you that will last into eternity.

Wrestling in the Prayer Closet: Where God Shapes His Children

So many believers today find themselves trapped in a cycle of sin and repentance, feeling unworthy, crying out for freedom, and wondering if God hears them at all. But Scripture assures us:

"The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit."
—Psalm 34:18 (KJV)

The battle you are facing is not simply about the sin. It is about relationship. God is using this struggle to draw you closer.
In the furnace of your affliction, He is teaching you perseverance, humility, dependency, and trust.

"Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word."
—Psalm 119:67 (KJV)

You are not forgotten. You are being shaped.

Why the Deliverance Does Not Come Immediately

It would be easy for God to snap His fingers and remove every thorn from your life. But if He did that, you might miss the deeper treasure — intimacy with Him.

Like Jacob wrestling with the angel all night (Genesis 32:24-30), you are being taught to cling to God no matter the pain.
The delay in deliverance is not God's rejection; it is His invitation.

"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness."
—2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV)

God is teaching you that your greatest victory is not merely freedom from a sin, but fellowship with Him that cannot be broken.

A Warning: Do Not Lose the Prayer Life After the Breakthrough

There is a strange danger once freedom comes. Without the sharpness of the struggle, the urgency to seek God can fade.
But the very place of brokenness — the prayer closet — must remain your sanctuary even after the battle is won.

Jesus Himself set the example:

"And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed."
—Luke 5:16 (KJV)

The same desperation that drove you to your knees in weakness must continue to drive you in your strength.
Victory is not the end of prayer — it is the beginning of deeper worship.

Modern Parallels: Overcoming in an Age of Distraction

In a world drowning in distractions, escapism, and instant gratification, the discipline of wrestling with God in prayer is almost extinct. Yet those who endure — those who persist in seeking Him through their pain — will be the ones God uses powerfully in these final days.

Jesus warned:

"Because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved."
—Matthew 24:12–13 (KJV)

Your endurance in the prayer closet is not just about your personal victory. It is about being prepared for the greater works God has for you in this prophetic hour.

A Call to Repentance and Deeper Surrender

If you are reading this and recognize that you have drifted from the place of intimacy with God, hear His call today:

  • Repent:
    "Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded."
    (James 4:8, KJV)

  • Return:
    "Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent..."
    (Revelation 2:4-5, KJV)

  • Remain:
    "Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine..."
    (John 15:4, KJV)

God is not finished with you. He is just getting started.

A Clear Gospel Invitation

If you have never surrendered your life to Christ, today is the day:

  • Acknowledge your sin:
    "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23, KJV)

  • Believe in Christ’s finished work:
    "That Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures."
    (1 Corinthians 15:3–4, KJV)

  • Confess Him as Lord:
    "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved."
    (Romans 10:9, KJV)

Bow your heart today and say, "Lord, I surrender. Take my life and make it Yours."

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