From Struggle to Strength

New Levels New Devils Family - And Why This is a Great Problem To Have "He knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold." (Job 23:10) As we walk this life out for and with Christ, we can find the truth in these 7 Best Practices… Christ is always with us: As believers, we have the assurance that Christ is by our side at all times. He promised to never leave us nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5). We can take comfort in knowing that we are not alone in our struggles. The Lord cares for us: 1 Peter 5:7 reminds us to cast all our anxieties on Him because He cares for us. In our struggles, we can rest assured that the Lord deeply cares for our well-being. He is attentive to our needs and desires to provide comfort and strength. We will not fall or fail: With Christ as our foundation, we have the assurance that we will not fall or fail ultimately. Though we may face challenges and difficulties, we can draw strength from His presence and overcome any obstacles that come our way. The struggle builds us: Just as physical exercise builds our muscles, spiritual struggles can build our faith and character. The challenges we face serve as opportunities for growth and transformation. Through these struggles, we can develop resilience, perseverance, and a deeper dependence on God. New levels bring new challenges: As we progress in our spiritual journey, we may encounter new challenges and obstacles. However, we can find strength in knowing that God equips us to face these new levels. Each new challenge is an opportunity to lean on Him more fully and experience His faithfulness. We learn and grow from struggles: Rather than running from struggles, we can choose to learn from them. In every difficult situation, there are valuable lessons to be gained. God uses our struggles to refine us and shape us into the image of Christ. We must keep fighting: The Christian walk is not exempt from battles and warfare. However, we are encouraged to keep fighting, standing firm in our faith. Ephesians 6:13 reminds us to put on the full armor of God to withstand the enemy's attacks. In summary, as we walk this life out for and with Christ, we can find strength and encouragement in the truth that He is always with us, that He cares for us, and that our struggles serve a purpose in building us up. We can learn, grow, and ultimately overcome with His guidance and presence. All Prayed Up: Heavenly Father, We come before You today, acknowledging that You are our source of strength and guidance. We thank You, Lord, for the example of Job, who faced great struggles but found strength in You. Just as You brought him from struggle to strength, we ask that You do the same for us. Lord, we understand that struggles and challenges are a part of life. We thank You for the understanding that these struggles can build us up, shaping our character and faith. Help us to embrace the struggles, knowing that they are opportunities for growth and transformation. In times of difficulty, remind us that with new levels come new challenges. We trust that You are with us through it all, and we welcome the struggles as opportunities to rely on You more fully. Strengthen our faith, Lord, and help us to grow in resilience and perseverance. Thank You, Lord, for Your perfect plans for our lives. We hold onto Your promises, knowing that You have good plans to prosper us. Even in the midst of struggles, we trust that You are working all things together for our ultimate good. Thank You, Father, for Your faithfulness and for being the source of our strength. May our lives reflect Your goodness and bring glory to Your name. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. All Songed Up: We Have a Threefer Family… God Has His Hands On You by The Brown Boyz (feat. Earl Duncan) Live Again by Kelontae Gavin Keep Pushin by Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson Until Next Time Family I Love You (KISS) Thank You Father that the Struggle Strengthens us and Be Good To One Another