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March 13, 2009

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Turning Your Trials Into Triumphs
Deshawn Snow

Have you ever felt that nothing in your life is going right? You try to do everything that you are required to do. You take great care of your children. You try to help others when you are able to. Yet every time you manage to take two steps forward, something happens that causes you to take three steps back. No matter what you try to do, it seems like you can’t win for losing.

There is no doubt that people are experiencing hard times right now. Yet you are a person of leadership in your community, family or household, and everyone is looking to you for the answers. How can you possibly begin to lead others if you don’t understand yourself? This is a critical time in your life when righteous commitments are being challenged.

This is your defining moment.

Every defining moment has the potential to promote you to the next level. There are two types of tests: spiritual (God always tests us to bring out the best) and satanic (Satan tempts us to bring out the worst). Regardless of the source of the test, if you pass, you are promoted.

Whatever situation you are in, you are equipped to handle it. God would not allow you to be in something that you cannot handle. According to the Bible, you have the ability to turn your defeat into victory and your trial into triumph. Instead of being a victim, you can become a victor (James 1:2-8).

When you face the trials of life, you should evaluate them in the light of what God is doing for you. Therefore when trials come, you should immediately give thanks to the Lord and adopt a joyful attitude. It may not be easy to do, but just look at your trials through the eyes of faith.

Outlook determines outcome and attitude determines action.

God has a purpose in trials. He wants to produce patience, endurance and character in our lives. There is no substitution for an understanding mind. Patience is not a passive acceptance of circumstances; it is a courageous perseverance in the face of suffering and difficulty.

God wants to make us patient, because that is the key to every other blessing. Trials, when rightly used, will help us to mature in Christ. We know that the result will bring glory to God.

God cannot build our character without our cooperation. If we resist him, He will keep knocking us to our knees until we eventually stay down. God wants a complete and mature finished product. He is not satisfied with a work that is anything less than perfect. We must let God have our consent by having a surrendered will. God builds character before He calls us into service. He must work in us before He can work through us.

The key to coming out of hard times is wisdom. If you lack it, ask for it with confidence. You must expect the sovereign provision of God. Do not forget in the dark what God has told you in the light. This is not a time for hesitation. It is a time for gain, swift transitioning, double portion, and grace to finish.

God’s supernatural provision will show up when you start moving. Don’t let the devil distract you and make you miss your moment in glory.

In summary, the four things you need to have in order to experience victory in trials are:

1.    A joyful attitude
2.    An understanding mind
3.    A surrendered will
4.    A believing heart

A motivational speaker, television personality, and philanthropist, DeShawn Snow lives in the metro Atlanta area with her husband-NBA player Eric Snow and three adored sons. A socialite-turned-servant, Deshawn is studying to earn her Master of Divinity degree. For more information about Deshawn, log onto DeShawnSnowEnterprises.com or DeShawnSnow.com/Blog

*Deshawn Snow is a 2009 StreamingFaith.com Guest Columnist.

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Hello Deshawn, you are so positive and this article makes me believe that things will get better, I just have to go through the trial and tribulations right, I did watch the show and unlike bravo thought you brought an eveness to the show, but I know you will prevail with you beautiful boys and your husband, stay positive. LOL

posted by Bevsfaith @ Wednesday, July 29, 2009

My hats off to you Dashawn Snow, you are such a blessed women of God, A wonderful influence to those that walk in darkness. I will not be watching Alanta housewife either' You were the light that shine in darkness. but as a women of God myself always let Christ be first in your life, and he will direct your path. God bless you I love your inspirational letter it inspired me to be better and do better, Thank You so much... God be with you and yours

posted by gratefull58 @ Thursday, April 16, 2009

Greeting,

Mrs. Snow the article was wonderful and very true. It was a blessing to read some of your writing. I watched you on Real Housewives of Atlanta, you were a great example of to live like Christ with people who don't. I will not be watching next season since your know longer on the show. I don't like when people kick CHRIST out of our lives. You were the balance and I will be reading more are your articles and listening to you on STREAMINGFAITH! Continue to keep CHRIST first, and keep on keeping it real for thr youn women looking up to you. One last note your a great example of the Prov. 31 lady! Be Blessed!

posted by karons mom @ Saturday, March 21, 2009

Sister Snow: Thank you for your encouraging message. It's nice to see a black women on t.v. carry herself like proverbs 31 women. I am new preachers wife and have been under attack and finding it hard to stay focused and joyful. These are trying times and everyone looks for me to be encouraging or supportive. They never realize I need to be uplifted also,thank you for speaking to my spirit and may GOD continue to bless you and your family.....TOO GOD BE THE GLORY!!!!!

posted by phase3hairstudio @ Friday, March 20, 2009

Sister Snow:

Thank you for your blessed comments, please continue to serve the Lord. God Bless You and Your Family.

Brenda

posted by bkwiiliams @ Monday, March 16, 2009

Mrs. Snow, I don't usually give comments to editorials, and I'm sorry that I don't know you (I read some of the other comments, but I've never seen the show that you were on, nor do I know much about sports), but I did want you to know that you encouraged me today. I'm a pastor's wife dealing with a lot of things right now, and I appreciate your words of encouragement that helped remind me of things I so readily remind others, which is to not give up. Thank you.

posted by Pastor Sondra @ Monday, March 16, 2009

Sitting here wondering why my life is in such a shambles and on the verge of giving up, I read your article. My desires are only basic I only ask for a full time job, my own transportation and my own living space. After raising my children, my world fell apart, I lost my job, my home, my car and now living with mom again. Why? I don't know, I've put all my faith and trust in God and it seemed as though He was no longer listening to me. What have I done to be pushed back so far while it seems as though everyone around me is prospering on many levels? This is my defining moment. Thank you for this encouragement, I believe it was meant for me to read TODAY!

posted by Certainwoman @ Sunday, March 15, 2009

Sitting here wondering why my life is in such a shambles and on the verge of giving up, I read your column. My needs are only basic I only ask for a full time job, my own transportation and my own living space. After raising my children, my world fell apart, I lost my job, my home, my car and now living with mom again. Why? I don't know, I've put all my faith and trust in God and it seemed as though He was no longer listening to me

posted by Certainwoman @ Sunday, March 15, 2009

DeShawn,

Thank you so much for sharing this message. I am going through a difficult time right now in my marriage; and, this message really spoke to my heart. This is a confirmation that I must keep the faith and wait patiently on God. I know HE will see me through this situation.

Please continue to write such encouraging articles.

posted by faithful believer15 @ Saturday, March 14, 2009

This article was such a blessing. My fiance and I are going through so much turmoil and this article speaks directly to the pain. Thank your for giving encouragement, instruction, and light for the path. Bless you and your family.

Nicole Jones

posted by nlj_05 @ Saturday, March 14, 2009

My GOD!!!! All I can say is MY GOD! That was awesome and it couldnt have come at a better time! I am going through and need patience.

posted by LexisLove @ Saturday, March 14, 2009

Deshawn hits it right on the head here. I am really trying to receive this message, and it's one I am taking to heart. Just this last week my mother-in law stated some of the very same things in relation to my family situation. I am learning to be humbled, patient, faithful, and emboldened against the hardships and bad times. Being joyful through the bad is a very difficult concept to grasp. Our instinct I think is to wallow. There is much lesson to be learned here in terms of how to turn those negative messages we send ourselves around.

posted by Jresiljohnson @ Saturday, March 14, 2009

This article could not have written at a better time. I am currently going through a most difficult situation in my life where marriage is concerned. I was feeling very discouraged, I read this article and something has been deposited in my spirit, I am encouraged, my spirit feel lifted. I will have a joyful attitude, I will have an understanding mind, My will is surrendered and I have a believing heart.

Thank you.

posted by Annmarie Simms @ Saturday, March 14, 2009

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Deshawn. Your words have really encouraged me. Just a few moments I was speaking with God about certain issues and then I came across your article. It's like he was speaking to me through the words you have written. May God continue to use you as his servant. Once again, thank you.

posted by UniqueT @ Saturday, March 14, 2009

amazing! it seems as if you were reading my mind, I will share these thoughts with my kids to help us get through these hardships.

posted by nae1 @ Saturday, March 14, 2009

DeShawn,

Thank you so much. It was the confirmation I needed during these difficult times. The message was to always rely on my faith and to trust in the lord to renew your strength. Thanks for the encouragement. God Bless you and your family.

posted by bozemanmc@bellsouth.net @ Saturday, March 14, 2009

Deshawn,

This is why you were removed from the Real Housewives of Atlanta. God has a much better plan for you. You don't need to be a part of that drama. keep on doing what you are doing.

Linda

posted by briggsy @ Saturday, March 14, 2009

Mrs. Snow,

This was truly a blessing and right in time for me. This really touched me and gave me the confirmation I needed to keep pushing and moving forward. You are truly gifted and I appreciate you for taking the time to do this. Bravo just did not recognize how much of a blessing you are. God bless you!

posted by Tricia28 @ Saturday, March 14, 2009

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