Struggles Develop Inner Strength

Greetings to all. As we reach this midweek, may we all walk in strength and wisdom.

We all face struggles we think we can't overcome on our own. This is because we fail to realize that many, if not most, of the struggles we face are actually strengthening us.

Romans 5:3–5 (NCV)

3We also have joy with our troubles, because we know that these troubles produce patience.

4And patience produces character, and character produces hope.

5And this hope will never disappoint us, because God has poured out his love to fill our hearts. He gave us his love through the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to us.

Lesson: Although struggles are not comfortable, we must learn not to wish or pray them away, but to embrace them for the wisdom and the inner strength that they give us.