When God Desires to Make You Strong, He Breaks You First

When God desires to raise a man or woman into a vessel of true power, He often begins not with elevation, but with breaking. It may seem counterintuitive, but it is divine mercy: God does not entrust great influence to a soul that has not first been refined by fire.

Never forget: with God, there is always a process.
And that process often includes pain—not as punishment, but as preparation. Without the stretching, the wounding, the moments of silence and struggle, we would never truly grow.

Look at the lives of Moses, Joseph, David, or even Jesus Himself. Before the crown came the cross. Before the miracle came the wilderness. Before the authority came the isolation.

So when pain enters your story, don’t reject it—receive it with discernment. Ask, “Lord, what are You forming in me through this?” Your suffering may be the very tool God is using to shape your character, to remove what is shallow, and to prepare you for what is sacred.

God may be asking you a deeper question in the midst of your struggle:
“Do you really want to fulfill the calling I’ve placed on your life?”
Because the anointing always comes with a cost. And the higher the calling, the deeper the cutting.

When you begin to walk closely with God, some people will start walking away. Not because they don’t care about you—but because your obedience is highlighting their compromise. Your willingness to go further may expose what they’re not ready to release.

And remember: when God leads you into deep waters, not everyone can go with you.
Some will cheer from the shore. Others will criticize from the boat. But only a few will swim beside you, and that’s okay. You’re not walking for applause; you’re walking in purpose.

Don’t confuse activity with progress. Just because something is moving doesn’t mean it’s advancing. You can run in circles and still be stuck. Spiritual maturity means knowing when to be still, and when to take bold steps forward.

You carry a gift. A divine spark placed within you by the Creator. But a gift undeveloped is a calling unfulfilled.
So develop it. Protect it from distractions. Sharpen it with discipline. And when the time is right—share it with the world. Not for your glory, but for God’s one.

The process won’t be easy. At times, it will feel unbearable. But trust this: God does not waste pain. He is forming something eternal in you, even when nothing around you makes sense.

So hold tight to Him. Keep showing up. Keep pressing forward.
And never give up. Because the One who called you is faithful—and God will finish the work God began in you.

God bless,

With love, hope and prayers,

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