Friday, August 21, 2020

GREATNESS IS UNDERLINED IN THE CAPACITY FOR SUFFERING

 


Evolution is often wrapped up in higher demand. The higher demand is laced in suffering. Hence, there's no spiritual growth or evolution that doesn't demand a specific stretch. 

Stretch a times looks like an unending journey but like the Scripture put it.

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. 

                       1 Corinthians 10:13( NIV)

Jesus endured the cross because of the glory set ahead of him. Within every suffering lies greatness.Suffering is a puzzle that is in disguise of pain, discomfort, agitation, worry.  Weeping may endure the whole night but surely joy comes in the morning. The joy isn't circumstancial based but rather a choice of true wholeness from within. 


How do you unravel greatness in suffering

I. Have a laser-focus

Laser-focus keeps you going even in the most trying and demanding moment. 

Jesus had a laser-focus on the goals set ahead of him ( Hebrew 12:2). The three Hebrew men in the book of Daniel had a laser-focus on the end goal. It's okay to go through the means but surely the end goal keeps you ablaze. 



II. Search for the significance

Every Suffering comes with a significance either to strengthen you or to discipline you. 

Ecclesiastes is well known for purpose. Choose to see the purpose rather than the pain. Job saw a purpose within in what everyother person saw as pain. 


III. Grow through it: 

Suffering comes with a choice. Growing through it or not. We choose what we hope to see or become. 



Iv. Praise: Praise is an attitude that strengthens the mind when it seems all hell is breaking all loose. Choose to praise render than worry about things you cannot control. 


Thanks for reading!

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7 comments:

  1. FascinatinglolaAugust 21, 2020 at 7:16 AM

    Thanks so much for this Bolaji. I will make use of this.

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    1. Bolaji BabalolaAugust 21, 2020 at 8:30 AM

      It's a privilege. Glad this blessed you. Thank you Sis💞

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  2. FascinatinglolaAugust 21, 2020 at 7:18 AM

    Thank you so much for this Bolaji. I will surely make use of this.

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  3. Olaore semiloore monisolaAugust 21, 2020 at 9:10 AM

    Thank you so much ma'am
    I'm really blessed by this
    More strength ma

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    1. Bolaji BabalolaAugust 21, 2020 at 10:46 AM

      Thank you for reading and glad this blessed you. Amen!

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  4. UnknownAugust 23, 2020 at 5:59 AM

    Thank you so much Mama,for this insight, it's important to stay focused on the goal and keep a right attitude towards God and life, an attitude of praise believing God will always come through, I was blessed ma, your encouraging words are priceless

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    1. Bolaji BabalolaAugust 24, 2020 at 4:29 AM

      Thank you for the kind words. God takes the glory!

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