The Gift in the Struggle
“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” – 1 Peter 5:10 One of the things that will help you to become more courageous is to recognize that there is value in each and every struggle. Though it’s natural to want an easy life with sunny skies and smooth sailing, the truth is that we are built to endure adversity; in fact, there is no way for us to become people who look and act like Jesus without it. Naturally, this brings me to the current state of our world and the continuing ravages of the coronavirus pandemic. While there are many things that make this season difficult — disruption of daily routines, lost income, and the looming threat of sickness — within its uncertainty
