Dear Congregation,
Often we wonder, “why me?” “why am I so weak at this?” or “how could God have allowed this to happen to me?”
Hardships, weaknesses and vulnerabilities can easily be the seed for doubting our faith. Is this what it is really about? Or are these difficulties really just reminders to keep us from being over elated or boastful about our successes. Probably. We can use these opportunities to strengthen others and ourselves.
Think of Olympic athletes who must be perfect to get gold, yet occasionally they fault and do not end up with the medal. And many times we have witnessed these athletes come back four years later, stronger and smarter, obtaining the medal. Stories of this nature give future athletes hope and the will to work hard to obtain their goals. These guys have strengthened themselves and many others.
Also musicians commonly use their hardships to write beautiful, inspiring and uplifting songs. One of my favorites is Sheryl Crow. One of her songs, Everyday is a Winding Road, is a song about how people are faced with grief, but yet they get through it. Songs like this are an inspiration to millions of listeners.
As members of New Creation and the Christian community we should use our weaknesses and vulnerabilities to demonstrate how we have become stronger; how we have strengthened our relationship with the Lord through prayer and community.
We must talk about this strength we have obtained to other Christians, un-churched Christians and even non-Christians so that they too can be inspired to build a relationship with God.
May the lord’s peace be with you all.
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