The Middle School of Life

Lately, my daughter has been inundated with the cold, cruel, realities of middle school. As a mother, every day I wonder: Will there be another issue today that I'll need to walk her through? What dramatic episode has she encountered? Who said what and what effect will their words have on her?

And then I think, Hmmmm. Sometimes, life seems like an endless chain of middle school events. The "He said." "No, she said." Doesn't stop after 6th grade. And, quite honestly, the enemy's shouts of unworthiness can be wearisome.

How about it? Can you relate? Ever get tired of the battle? Wearied by accusations? Fatigued by trying to measure up?

I guess just goes to show, whether you're in Middle School or leading Corporate meetings, life is filled with challenges! But challenges need NOT crush us. Challenges simply present the opportunity for our faith to be refined. Resistance strengthens and conditions us to be stronger, faster, better!

What challenge do you face today? The truth is: "The task ahead of you is never greater than the power behind you." (Anonymous quote)

We are all students of life. We all face opposition. We all encounter giants...BUT...As believers we've been granted incredible HOPE! Today, let's take some time to meditate on the truth of God's Word and allow Him to talk us through the middle school of life!

John 16:33
"In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."  NIV
James 4:7-8
"Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you." NIV
1 John 4:4-5
"You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world." NIV
Finally, Romans 8:28-32
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified. What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?" NIV