We wonder why God keeps
letting us go through challenges, trials, and obstacles. Sometimes it even
seems like He's got something out for us. But occasionally, I wonder if he
allows us to struggle because He knows other people are watching.
My/ our challenges
aren't always about me/ you - sometimes they're about a viewing audience. That
audience might be friends, family, co-workers, boss, your kids… could be
anyone.
Especially if you're a
leader, you can be absolutely sure people are watching. The bottom line is that
the way you handle every difficulty, obstacle, or frustration you experience is
being watched by someone else.
Like it or not, they
may be learning from your example. Your response to problems can be incredibly
helpful or hurtful to the people around you. Remember that next time.
We joke that pregnant
women are "eating for two." The truth is, your challenges in life are
the same way. It's not just about you. It's about others as well. Ap. Paul
explains this as no other:
… I was given the gift
of a handicap (a thorn in the flesh - NKJV) to keep me in constant touch with
my limitations… At first I didn’t think of it as a gift, and begged God to
remove it. Three times I did that, and then he told me,” My grace is enough;
it’s all you need. My strength comes into its own in your weakness.”
Once I heard that, I
was glad to let it happen. I quit focusing on the handicap and began
appreciating the gift. It was a case of Christ’s strength moving in on my
weakness.
Now I take limitations
in stride, and with good cheer, these limitations that cut me down to
size—abuse, accidents, opposition, bad breaks. I just let Christ take over! And
so the weaker I get, the stronger I become. (2 Cor 12:7-10 MSG)
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