Circumstances

"We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; Persecuted, not abandoned, struck down, but not destroyed" 2 Corinthians 4:9

 

Several things to think about with this verse:

• Tough circumstances? Consider this: God dressed up in a man's body, living among those who wanted to kill and torture him, simply because he wanted to save them! This brings light to the saying, " Wherever you've been, He's been there"- He was pressed, persecuted and struck down.
• Perseverance is good, but that alone is not enough, Endurance helps you survive the moment by toughing it out. Surviving is good, however will not last. But you truly prosper when you add trust in God's character and sovereignty. (Sovereignty= Gods supremacy, stating that God is God, and He is the up most high)
• In tough times, you will be tempted to take your eyes off your goals, allowing distraction and discouragement by the difficulties instead of anticipating the possiblities