The Process is not Punishment

The Promise is not punishment 

Even when you are running from the Lord, his everlasting love is still there for you, reminding you of who you are. This last year, I have experienced a part of my life where I was not my best self. From the choices that were made, to the spiritual warfare that I experienced, I found myself having a sort of victim mentality which I had to realize and call out. I found myself asking God why I was experiencing such intense attacks, or I began to self-sabotage out of conviction. It wasn't until I received a revelation from God in the midst of me calling out for help, that he encouraged me. After going on my morning prayer walks, I began to talk to God about the process of growing deeper in him, and how I was feeling at the moment. I felt a bit defeated, but it was at that moment that he began to speak to me. 

His peaceful, yet mighty voice spoke to my spirit, reminding me that the process to get to the promise is not punishment, it is refinement, its consecration in order for me to withstand the attacks of the enemy, and in order for me to really receive what he has for me. The last few seasons, I have thought of the promise as punishment for my actions, in which I had to partner with the Lord to adjust my mindset to understand his plans for my life, so his revelation in that moment felt like I had finally gotten the clarity and the peace that  I was praying for.

The journey to get to the promise is not punishment. Do not misinterpret spiritual warfare as punishment. If you are fighting, then you are winning. Do not misinterpret the consequences of your own actions as God punishing you out of spite. Having personal accountability, and knowing that God is a redeemer and wants you to be patient with you to lead you to his best will allow you to let go of your past mistakes and partner with Him to get back on the right track. 

Here’s some scriptures to fill you

Luke 1:45 

Psalm 37:25

Romans 8:1 

Romans 8:18 

Romans 8:26