Joshua 1:9 Overcoming Adversity Biblically | Thrive Through Christ Ministries

^{9 “}Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9

God loves us, and He longs for us to be at peace with Him and His ways.

Among Christians, adversity is more than hardship or misfortune. For countless believers, adversity is omnipresent.

In spite of our righteous intentions to serve and honor God, many of us face challenges that often seem unwarranted, or unfair considering our intentions.

Fact is, Jesus Himself experienced adversity when He was persecuted, then prosecuted by His enemies who sought to destroy Him.

He also faced adversity on the cross, where He was killed.

Why does God allow adversity among His servants?

He allows it to get our attention.

And, He allows adversity to help us to self-examine concerning the choices we make in our lives.

God also allows adversity to teach us patience.

When believers face adversity, we often go to Him for strength, guidance, clarity and hope.

The bottom line is, divinely appointed trials and tribulation help us grow into the faithful servants God needs us to be.

Over the past 20 years, I’ve noticed many Christians get discouraged when facing adversity because they don’t realize how God uses it to increase our faith.

That’s right!

Adversity yields powerful benefits in the lives of those who allow God’s trials to “train” us.

^{11 “}Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.”
Hebrews 12:11

God uses adversity to grow our faith in countless ways, for our good and for the benefit of others He places along our path.

Adversity is God’s training ground for spiritual maturity…

So, when you find yourself facing trials and tribulation, consider it a blessing and an opportunity to grow in your faith.

When faced with adversity, go to God for courage, strength and clarity, and seek wisdom through fellowship, a pillar of Christian faith.

Were you able to glean and grow from this message so God can be further glorified and His Kingdom magnified? If so, I would love to hear from you. Follow this link to get in touch… Let’s pray!

Father God;
We thank you for your holy and magnificent presence in our lives,
We praise you Lord for the wisdom found through Your Word,
And we ask you Lord to help us spread your Light onto the world. \n\n\n\n

Allow us to praise and love each other through faith in you Jesus,
Shield us from evil through your Word, in prayer and worship,
Guide us to use the gospel as we spread the truth to one and all,
And lead the lost to You. \n\n\n\n

God we pray that you will continue to bless us in great abundance,
To watch over our lives and fill us with hope.
We ask you Lord to guide our footsteps and lead us to the way everlasting. \n\n\n\n

May your will be done, here on Earth and through the vast Universe,
May our hearts be filled with your unending love and grace.
Praises to You God, Amen! \n\n\n\n

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“²⁷Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”John 14:27\n\n\n\n

God we pray that you will continue to bless us in great abundance,
To watch over our lives and fill us with hope.
We ask you Lord to guide our footsteps and lead us to the way everlasting. \n\n\n\n

May your will be done, here on Earth and through the vast Universe,
May our hearts be filled with your unending love and grace.
Praises to You God, Amen! \n\n\n\n

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“²⁷Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”John 14:27\n\n\n\n

Were you able to glean and grow from this message so God can be further glorified and His Kingdom magnified? If so, I would love to hear from you. Follow this link to get in touch… Let’s pray!

Father God;
We thank you for your presence in our lives,
We praise you Lord for the wisdom found through David,
And we ask you Lord to help us find joy in your perfect plan.

Allow us to praise and love each other through faith in you Jesus,
Shield us from evil through your Word, salvation and prayer,
Guide us to abide by the truth as we spread the good news to one and all,
And lead the lost to You.

God we pray that you will continue to bless us,
To bless our lives and fill us with hope.
We ask you Lord to guide our footsteps and lead us to the way everlasting,
Through faith in you Lord we seek salvation and our place with you in Heaven
According to your ways, your everlasting wisdom and strength.

May your will be done, here on Earth and through the vast Universe,
May our hearts be filled with your everlasting love and grace.
Praises to You God, Amen!

This message was written by Daniel St.Pierre