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.
Bekezela
23rd October 2014 at 13:55
Maam this is very powerful.Am that kind of person who dont love challenges and its true i dont want to show my weaknesses but from today its game on…..
Lerato Radebe
23rd October 2014 at 13:49
facing a challenge
challenges take us out of our comfort zone and put us in an unpredictable position .challenges make us grow and strengthen our weaknesses. I some how found my self facing challenges that I never thoughts I will overcome ..I had to stand up face my fears n trust in God .through all the challenges I have grown up strong.
Ntshidiseng
23rd October 2014 at 10:21
Thank you so much Mrs.Viviane with the trully inspirational message you shared with us.
It is true when you mention that we have the tendancy of wanting to be more sronger in what we are already in, whilst neglecting to grow our strengths in challenges that we face.
our problems can never exceed the power of God!
Ludmila
23rd October 2014 at 9:44
Certainly I found myself facing challenges that i thought that I would never overcome, is like Peter when was about to walk onto waters, while he was looking at Jesus, he continued working but when he stopped and started to look at the storms he sink, but God is always with us, and we have to trust on HIM.
avegail ordonez
23rd October 2014 at 6:04
We often face challenges in different areas of our life.There are times that we know how to face it but there are times it’s very difficult to manage.we became disoriented, inferior and afraid to make mistakes but facing challenges will help us to become matured and responsible.With the guidance of our God we are more than overcomer.we have to do our part and trust in God that He will do His part as well.
May Mestidio
23rd October 2014 at 1:24
Hello Mrs. Viviane,
Thank you for this message.
I too felt incompetent of handling challenges that I know nothing about. I often felt embarrass when I did wrong things because I did not know how to react to the situation. But one thing is SURE. When we face it with God we will always come out as the winner. And just as you mention, challenges are opportunities to grow, come out of our comfort zone and become better women of God.
Have a great day! 🙂