Free You're Strong Enough by Kassi Pontious Page B

to overcome our own trials, God can and will perform miracles as we need them. A miracle is an event attributed to divine intervention, an act that can’t be explained, or something that was done so perfectly it could have come only from God.
    Miracles, big or small, come for different reasons. God performs miracles for the human race, through those He has called to bring about His work and teachings (i.e., His gospel). Miracles also come through inspiration for the advancement of man (i.e., penicillin). And miracles can come to those who are trying to do what is right and need divine intervention.
    Miracles are needed now more than ever because of the world in which we live. The quest that we must go through in the twenty-first century has more dark mists, a stronger dragon, tougher strings to cut through, harder terrain and confusing roadmaps. Satan is gaining more control over people through their poor choices now than ever before. He is the puppeteer to many people because of pornography, alcohol, drugs, etc. As a result, many people are letting Satan help dictate their choices, abusing their free agency and hurting others deeply.
    Abuse
    Abuse to children and the youth is more prevalent now than ever before. Miracles are needed now more than ever—especially for those who feel they are not strong enough to overcome the abuse that is happening to them.
    If you are being abused by family, extended family (i.e., stepparents or stepsiblings), or by others, you need to speak up. No one deserves to be touched inappropriately, beaten physically, or spoke to cruelly. I want to share with you how Jesus Christ feels about the youth being abused. He states in Matt.18:6, “But who so shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.” In another words, whoever harms one of His little children, it would be better for them never to have been born.
    If Jesus Christ feels so strongly about people abusing others, let that give you strength to act in your best interest. Be strong and brave. Tell someone if you are being abused. Reach out to someone you can trust and tell them what’s going on. You will never receive the help you deserve if you do not open your mouth and talk about the abuse. Do not be afraid. Ask our Heavenly Father for a miracle to help you get out of the abusive situation.
    Our Heavenly Father will assist you and send you a miracle when the time is right if you ask. He loves you very much. It hurts Him deeply when His children misuse their agency and harm each other. Do not let Satan convince you that God has deserted you. Pray and do your part in finding relief from this abuse by finding someone that can help you. You are strong enough. Believe in yourself and save yourself from future pain by speaking up today.
    I hope your quest for answers has been quenched. Each of us was given the gift of free agency. Not all will use it wisely. You can choose how you will act or react if others use their free agency towards you poorly. You have been given the strength, tools and opportunities to learn and grow from any challenge or trial that comes your way. Change your perspective on your trials and be confident that, with the help of our Heavenly Father, you can overcome anything, so that you may return home and receive your reward.

    Your Quest for Answers
    Start on your quest for answers by writing down how grateful you are to have free agency. Think of a time you were forced to do something. How did that make you feel? Then write down the good choices you’ve made and how you felt after you made them.
    Your second quest is to write down the trials and challenges you have been faced with. Are they drawing you closer or farther away from God? If they are drawing you farther away, why? Do you blame God for the choices others have made that hurt you? If so, I encourage you to stop blaming God and