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.
Elitha
30th October 2014 at 14:24
Its very true Mrs Viviane every challenge we face in life its not there to destroy us but its an opportunity for us to became better people and mature . Every time we overcome our challenges we become different person we are no longer the same we are much stronger .
King David was no longer the same after overcoming his challenge .
Thank you for sharing God Bless .
Dikeledi Mothwa
30th October 2014 at 6:17
I can most definately relate to this post. When we’re faced with the reality that a challenge is in front of us we have no other choice but to face it because its not going anywhere. So many feelings of being inadequate & weaknesses start to spring out but i learned that even with those circumstances, we can overcome if we use the Word of God. It’s a sword for us to fight and overcome all our battles
Adriana
29th October 2014 at 23:51
Coming out of our comfort zone is always hard but that’s the only way we will grow. I know that sometimes I’ve tried to hide my weaknesses but all I have to do is put it in God’s hands and trust him! It’s always easy to trust when everything is ok but what about when things are against you? That’s when God wants to see our trust more then ever!
ONWABANI
29th October 2014 at 21:12
that is true Mrs freitas, the Lord of host is greater than any challenge therefore we should trust and put everything in His hands. thank you
Masego Peele
29th October 2014 at 10:01
wow thank you Mrs Viviane
when we also remove fear and face the challenge, God will help us through and with us trusting in God we will over come, King David overcame his challenge against Goliath because he trust in God. if we do the same, no matter what challenge we may face we will over come. and we grow through that challenge we face.
this is very strong thank you for sharing this post.
Jessica Mukogo
29th October 2014 at 9:08
Challenges make us grow and strengthen our weakness that is why we have to be ready to face any challenges. I have learnt that a challenge is like stepping stone towards greater improvement or achievement. We cannot be afraid to be in the battlefield because that’s where success is. Ours success is guaranteed as the Word of God says those who are born of God overcomes the world.