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Now David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.<\/em> \u00a01 Samuel 30: 6<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"PhotoDefining moments happen on a daily basis in our lives, so the question is not, Will adversity come?<\/em> The question is, What will you do when it\u00a0comes your way?<\/em><\/p>\n

David was at the lowest point of his life in this Scripture: Now David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and his daughters. \u00a0But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.<\/em><\/p>\n

This moment was telling him he was a failure, and his journey in the wilderness was all in vain. He\u00a0came back to his home in Ziklag to find his family\u00a0and the families of his men taken hostage by the Amalekites. In a\u00a0moment of weakness, his men turned on him, blaming him for their trouble and heartache.\u00a0In their human nature, they sought out the source of their misfortune, but it is in David\u2019s actions where we\u00a0find the hidden gem of truth that articulates God\u2019s abounding love for us.<\/p>\n

All the elements leading to a quick demise seemed to have come down on David. He\u00a0chose to be strong in the Lord\u00a0because he came to the end of his own strength and realized the source of his determination was not in his ability\u00a0but in God\u2019s\u00a0power.<\/p>\n

We will find adversity in some aspect of daily life, but it is how we react to those\u00a0moments that will define our outcome.\u00a0Adversity will attempt\u00a0to imprint sorrow on our soul, but the Lord has promised us great things in His Word that will rejuvenate\u00a0our joy.\u00a0When the Word became flesh in Christ, the promises of God became tangible for us to obtain. As\u00a0we gain His strength, we realize His strength has no limits or weakness. In our weakness, He is made strong in us.<\/p>\n

There is greatness in you, but adversity will try\u00a0to steal your courage and joy. Be strong in the Lord. When the storm comes, get your strength from above.\u00a0Be stubborn in the promises of God for your life, and be immovable in your goals and dreams.\u00a0You will succeed and you will achieve your dreams\u00a0because God\u00a0simply cannot let you down.\u00a0 Emulate David\u2019s determination, and strengthen yourself in God\u2019s\u00a0everlasting love for you. Keep going!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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