Don't allow adversity...to hold you back

Adversity...everyone goes through it-not everyone grows from it. Don't allow adversity to hold you back. To grow from adversity one must embrace humility & ask God to purge the endless pit of pride...the flesh & to eradicate the false confidence connected to worldly things. To reject this experience is to reject growth. Keep your eyes on Jesus...don't miss the opportunity that adversity brings-a deeper revelation of how much you are loved by Him. Many forfeit the growth experience, preferring to focus on the unfair aspects of adversity by blaming those who caused the harm or refusing to accept the grace Jesus offers-so they remain stuck in regret. Drawing close to God during adversity allows His love to manifest & increase in us-knowing He's unwavering, unmovable & unstoppable; knowing we belong to Him. It's a beautiful, risky & confident place to be...trusting God while He walks us through places where we can't see. (James 1:2-4, Phil 3:13, 2 Cor 5:7) 12/10/12CIFL-LMM