Peace is a fruit of the Spirit, not a byproduct of survival.
Some things aren’t “your cross to bear”—they’re cycles you were never meant to carry. And calling it God’s will doesn’t make it holy. Sometimes we confuse endurance with obedience, thinking that just because we can handle it, we’re supposed to. But God doesn’t give out trauma assignments.
There’s a difference between God using what you’ve gone through and God authoring it. Not everything painful is purposeful. Some of it is just… painful. And pretending that chaos is spiritual maturity only delays the healing God wants to give you.
“For God is not a God of disorder but of peace.” — 1 Corinthians 14:33 (CSB)
You don’t need to spiritualize your suffering to justify staying in it. If it’s breaking you, silencing you, or making you question your worth, that’s not God’s will. That’s damage disguised as duty.
Jesus didn’t die so you could learn how to stay numb and function through dysfunction. He came that you might have life—and not the kind where you’re constantly gasping for air between anxiety attacks, breakdowns, or guilt trips.
Peace is not found in chaos. It’s cultivated in clarity.
God may allow certain things to grow you—but He’s not the author of abuse, confusion, or the manipulation you keep excusing with the phrase, “Maybe this is just my season of testing.”
No. That’s not testing. That’s torment.
And you’re allowed to walk away from it. With your head up. And your heart intact.
Stop shrinking God’s goodness to fit the dysfunction you’ve normalized.
God’s will never contradicts His character.
So if you’re in a situation that’s draining, degrading, or destroying you—it’s not divine. It’s deceptive.
Let’s stop teaching people how to survive storms they were never meant to live in. Let’s start teaching them that peace isn’t just the absence of trouble—it’s the presence of God.
And He doesn’t make His home in dysfunction.
He speaks to it. He heals it.
Then He calls you forward.
District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Professional and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.
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Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr.
District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Professional and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.
