One Step Forward, Two Steps Back?

Ever feel like you take one step forward, then take two steps back?  

• You feel like the relationship is improving--then the BLOW UP happens.  
• You feel like the job is getting better--then you make the mistake.  
• You feel like the kids are doing great--then the teacher calls.  
• You feel really close to God--and then one day, all of a sudden, for no reason you feel like He is a million miles away.  

And...in those times, in those moments we ask the question that has crossed everyone's mind...

"Why even try?"  

I get it, I've asked the question before as well.  

However, the longer I live the more I am seeing that what we typically see as a SET BACK is nothing more than a SET UP for the miraculous to take place.  

It seemed like the ministry of Jesus was over when He experienced the SET BACK of betrayal, beatings and the cross.

However...what the world called a SET BACK was actually the SET UP for the empty tomb.  

I'm not saying the feelings you may be dealing with do not seem to be overwhelming at times.  

What I am saying is that most often God uses the sets backs to get our eyes up so He can do things where He will get the glory and we will get the joy.  

Don't let your SET BACK hold you back--the best is yet to come.