Sometimes things don’t go your way. Call it bad luck, a series of tough breaks or a lingering period of heart ache. Yet, life goes on with or without you. Therefore, when you experience an extended trial, you must find the strength to fight through adversity.
According to Hebrews 12, a great cloud of witnesses, whom fought the good fight, 1 Timothy 6:12, have left a legacy to follow. Each one faced different battles, but endured by throwing off the distractions, hindrances and temptations in life, Hebrews 12:1-2. Faith was the road map that these spiritual warriors left behind, Hebrews 11:1-6, to help us fight through adversity.
As bad as I think the last 8 months have been, I still have so much more than billions of people living in third world nations. While the economy is unstable, the American Dream is a possibility with the Lord’s help, Luke 1:37. Just as Israel thought their suffering would never end during their captivity, Lamentations 3:43-54, prayer helped the Jews fight through adversity. When they thought they would be cut off, the Lord arrived on the scene, Lamentations 3:55-57.
In your own daily grind, remember God’s words, “do not fear!” If you’ve been knocked down by life’s curve balls, dust yourself off and get back up. As for me, I’m still standing!
by Jay Mankus
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