FACING LIFE'S ADVERSITIES
2 Corinthians 12:8-10
Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians, 8) Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. 9) Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weakness, so that the power of Christ can work through me. 10) That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecution’s and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
And that, my friend, is resilience—facing life’s adversities and growing stronger through them. It’s about leaning on God, acknowledging your limitations, and taking small, faithful steps forward. When life knocks you down, remember that God has given you the strength to get back up again.
Our pastor chose the word “resilience” for our word for the year, only she referenced
James 1:12
God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptations. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. Patiently enduring the testing and temptations, staying strong even when I am weak.
These verses are from two different books in the bible; one written by an Apostle, one written by a brother of Jesus, but the message is the same. We are strong even when we are weak.
There are 7 C’s in resilience. And you just gave me that look that says, um, no there is only 1. So let me explain, resilience is competence, confidence, connection, character, contribution, coping and control. All attributes that when we put them all together make us stronger.
1 Thessalonians imparts resilience through God’s empowering love, emphasizing the significance of listening and encouraging one another during hardships, and refraining from buckling under their weight. It also advocates for practicing gratitude in all circumstances, demonstrating that believers are destined for trials and that we are equipped to remain steadfast and resilient. By standing firm in our faith, we maintain alertness and unwavering strength. If you study this for a bit you will see the connection of those 7 C’s, they are there in those words.
As I write this, I reflect on the people I know and realize that none of them have escaped the trials of life. Whether it’s a motorcycle or car accident, the loss of a family member or child, medical issues, job loss, divorce, the end of a friendship, or the passing of a beloved pet, we all encounter hardships. Yet, despite these challenges, we all share a common trait: resilience. We’ve endured life’s tests and emerged victorious, proving our resilience. But why? Because God has bestowed upon us the grace to overcome these obstacles.
2 Corinthians 4:8-10
8) We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair.
9) We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed.
10). Through suffering, our bodies continue to share in the death of Jesus so that the life of Jesus may also be seen in our bodies.
We are strong even when we are weak.
Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians, 8) Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. 9) Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weakness, so that the power of Christ can work through me. 10) That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecution’s and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
And that, my friend, is resilience—facing life’s adversities and growing stronger through them. It’s about leaning on God, acknowledging your limitations, and taking small, faithful steps forward. When life knocks you down, remember that God has given you the strength to get back up again.
Our pastor chose the word “resilience” for our word for the year, only she referenced
James 1:12
God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptations. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. Patiently enduring the testing and temptations, staying strong even when I am weak.
These verses are from two different books in the bible; one written by an Apostle, one written by a brother of Jesus, but the message is the same. We are strong even when we are weak.
There are 7 C’s in resilience. And you just gave me that look that says, um, no there is only 1. So let me explain, resilience is competence, confidence, connection, character, contribution, coping and control. All attributes that when we put them all together make us stronger.
1 Thessalonians imparts resilience through God’s empowering love, emphasizing the significance of listening and encouraging one another during hardships, and refraining from buckling under their weight. It also advocates for practicing gratitude in all circumstances, demonstrating that believers are destined for trials and that we are equipped to remain steadfast and resilient. By standing firm in our faith, we maintain alertness and unwavering strength. If you study this for a bit you will see the connection of those 7 C’s, they are there in those words.
As I write this, I reflect on the people I know and realize that none of them have escaped the trials of life. Whether it’s a motorcycle or car accident, the loss of a family member or child, medical issues, job loss, divorce, the end of a friendship, or the passing of a beloved pet, we all encounter hardships. Yet, despite these challenges, we all share a common trait: resilience. We’ve endured life’s tests and emerged victorious, proving our resilience. But why? Because God has bestowed upon us the grace to overcome these obstacles.
2 Corinthians 4:8-10
8) We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair.
9) We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed.
10). Through suffering, our bodies continue to share in the death of Jesus so that the life of Jesus may also be seen in our bodies.
We are strong even when we are weak.
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