Five Hints to Overcome Adversity

Do you have dreams that seem distant? Does adversity weigh you down? Have circumstances muddled your hope?

Today, I am reminded of Psalm 34:17-19, "The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. A righteous man may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all..." (NIV)


Friend, God is faithful. He will fulfill all He has promised us. We are NOT alone. I want to encourage you today with 5 hints to overcome adversity:

1. Put your hope in God. Remember Who you serve. He parts Red Seas. He heals the sick. He created the heavens and the earth. Nothing is too difficult for Him. God is so much greater than we could ever hope or imagine. He exceeds our greatest expectation. Words can't even begin to describe his holiness, power, or love! It's easy to get wrapped up in our day to day routine and fall into the pattern of casually interacting with God...BUT...in order to PERSEVERE our HOPE...we need to STOP and REMEMBER WHO WE SERVE. He is ALL POWERFUL. Mighty to save. Faithful. He ever lives to intercede for us! He is good and He loves us. He is our Father!

2. Focus your attention on His promises. I will never leave you. (Joshua 1:5) I will do all I have promised. (Genesis 28:15) Nothing is impossible for Him. (Luke 1:37) Friends, what is God's purpose for your life? What has He promised you? What has He whispered during your time of reading His Word? Whatever He has said, don't forget it. Hold it fast. Replay it in your mind. No matter your circumstances remember Who He is and NEVER let go of His promise. His purpose will be fulfilled. In Isaiah 46:10, God says, "I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please." (NIV)

3. Speak His truth out loud. (Disarm your fears with Scriptural promises) We overcome by the blood of the lamb and the word of our testimony. (Revelation 12:11)  Jesus said you shall know the truth and the truth will set you free. Align your thoughts by speaking God's Word out loud. Speaking it out loud offers encouragement and is extremely powerful.

4. Give thanks to God. When we focus on what we do NOT have or what we WANT to have, we set ourselves up to covet and live ungrateful...BUT when we focus on what God has GIVEN and look to help others in need, we rise above our circumstances, increase the gratefulness in our hearts, and allow God to work miracles on our behalf.
5. Press on and never give up. Friends, the essence of our faith is that God is good, God is able, and God always prevails. Remember, Isaiah 49:23, "...those who hope in me will not be disappointed." (NIV) And, Isaiah 40:31, "those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. (NIV) So (Isaiah 54:4) "Do not be afraid; you will not suffer shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated." (NIV)

PRAYER: Father, fill us with Your strength. Renew our hope. Thank You that You hear our prayers. Thank You that You deliver us from ALL our troubles. Move on our behalf. And, may everything we do, and everything we say, bring honor to You. In Jesus name, amen.