Facing a challenge
- 15
- Oct
- 2014
We usually always like what is normal, easy, and predictable. We like to be in our comfort zone, and do our will.
But when we least expect it (or want) a challenge comes along. One that takes us out of our comfort zone and puts us in an unpredictable position, which makes us feel embarrassed most of the time. We don’t feel good because it’s not our “area” of expertise.
What to do in this situation???
Challenges make us grow and strengthen our weakness.
Normally we have a tendency to develop what is already good in us, and try to hide our weakness in hope of forgetting about them.
But for those who are revolted, who don’t accept being mediocre in character and want to grow every day, challenges are great opportunities to mature and improve as a person.
How to face a challenge?
It’s not easy. At that moment thousands of feelings flair up and your head screams: “Give up!! You’ll never be able to do this. This is not for you!”
I confess that I too have often felt this way and therefore try to combat it with a weapon more powerful than my own thoughts and feelings: the Word of God.
One day King David, a young man at that time, was faced with a great challenge, perhaps the greatest that he had faced so far. And the way he reacted to this challenge serves as a lesson for me until today:
“Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.” (I Samuel 17:45)
A challenge may be greater than our capacity, but CERTAINLY not greater than God!
We just have to take on the position in the battlefield, place these challenges in the hands of God and trust Him. We must do our part and never look back! He will be there to ensure that YOU overcome your challenges.
Buhle
5th November 2014 at 6:56
Dear Mrs Viviane
Thank you for sharing the message with us, it so true that when you’re going through a challenge, emotions dive to feed on this moment but like you said the best way to overcome any challenge is through the Word of God. I completely agree God will see us through it. What also helps me is looking back at other challenges I’ve faced to see how I felt when they came, what I did(Rely on Gods word) and overcame, even if the present one seems more difficult(it most probably is) but it’s only there to mold me and make me more like Christ, to totally rely on the Spirit. I am facing a huge challenge now but I can already envision the victory.
Thank you again 🙂
Cecilia
5th November 2014 at 5:02
Challenges are a great opportunity to show us where we really stand, thanks for sharing. It was of great help, many Blessings to you.
yolanda siko
3rd November 2014 at 19:18
Thanks Mrs V we really need to humble our selves and come out of our comfort zone in order for God to help us because he helps those who help them selves even though it won’t be easy but we have to give in our all
Laina David
1st November 2014 at 18:40
Thanks Mrs Viviane. Challenge teach us to overcome. Challenge boost our faith. I believe that this is a good opportunity to mature when we are facing challenge.
marcelina
1st November 2014 at 2:39
really helpful message,what i got for me is that i should face a challenge with God’s word has my weapon,and even if i fell emotional somehow i should not give up or look back always do my best,because God will assure that i win!
alexia
31st October 2014 at 22:00
This message relates to my current situation. I really really have to come out of my comfort zone more, and just leave everything 100% in the hands of God. I have to fight for this.