Being exposed is always a vulnerable thing. Which is why so many of us shy away from it. We need to get used to the idea of what is inside being known and seen by all. Realize it or not, this is what happens when we go through difficult periods of life--our true colors show. So what are you really like? Does your faith really take center stage in time of crisis? Do you still run to other sources aside from Jesus in your desperation? Make choices today, when there is no pressure on you. Even in the midst of that crisis, make choices, to belong to Him. And as you do so, your perspective will change, and when it is all done, you will come out well-developed, matured, not deficient in any good thing. Amazing. Lastly, don't rush the process. Don't merely "endure" it; you will miss out on the growth and development. Embrace it, OWN it! This is your chance to come out of that crisis better than ever before!
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Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Pressure is a gift... part 2
The amazing "guarantee" that comes with belonging to Jesus is in these verses. Tests, challenges, pressures-- they can work FOR you, not against you. It really is all about your perspective. The "gift" is not the difficulty; it's the opportunity to grow and evolve through the period of difficulty. Our faith-life "unprocessed" by pressure is like raw carbon--raw, organic substance. But through the pressure process that your faith-life goes through, IF you choose the gift in it, is forced by heat and pressure into something evolutionary, something beautiful, something extremely HARD and UNBREAKABLE. Amen, Father. Thank you for the gift. Thank you for the sight!
Pressure is a gift... part 1
This can sound really crazy to someone going through the worst time of their life to date. But think about it for a moment: pressure is a gift, in disguise. The key is us figuring out the disguise and seeing the opportunity in it. The stress is never welcomed, but a lot of us recognize we do excellently under pressure. It forces us to think and act outside the box. It pushes us beyond our comfort level, to achieve or endure above and beyond what we deem "possible". Jesus knows. Bottom line, is if you belong to Him, love Him, and are fitting into His plans--then all things work together for your good. That's Romans 8:28. That's a promise for you.
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