It's Not Just About You

 

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/your 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 known as a Christian Bible believer, you can be absolutely sure people are watching. The bottom line is that the way you handle every difficulty, obstacle, or frustration, your 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 (Matthew 5:16). And most of the times is about others. Period.