When God Gives You More Than You Can Handle - Grant Skeldon
Grant Skeldon challenges the common saying "God won't give you more than you can handle," calling it "almost true." He argues that the Bible depicts people repeatedly put into situations bigger than they could manage so God can build faith, character, and dependence on him - not to abandon them. Skeldon outlines six spiritual seasons (dry, waiting, grinding, testing, warring, rejoicing), describes signs and temptations for each, and explains the work God intends in them. His main assurance is that while life with God includes real trouble, God is with us in every season and will do the work needed to prepare us for what’s next.
“Discernment is not knowing the difference between right and wrong ... it's actually knowing the difference between right and almost right.” · Grant Skeldon
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Identify which spiritual season you're in (dry, waiting, grinding, testing, warring, rejoicing) and respond accordingly rather than assuming you've been abandoned. Practically, continue faithful rhythms (consistency in prayer/Bible/church), flee temptation, ask God what he is teaching you, and invite him to join you in the season. Seek wisdom, receive community prayer, and remember the promise that God is with you through difficulty.
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