Resilience # 4
August 31, 2023
As Christ followers, our lives can be chaotic, even fractured. Life requires that we be resilient, able to persist and get through to better things ahead. Research shows that resilient people possess three common trait’s: acceptance, purpose, and flexibility.
Acceptance is knowing what you cannot change, and knowing yourself. As Christ followers, we know God cares for us, He can see what we do not see, and He has good plans ahead. Romans 8: 28 We know ourselves. We are God’s handiwork, Ephesians 2: 10, with a plan for each of our days. Psalm 139: 13—16. Accepting these truths from scripture about our God and ourselves calms our emotions, crowds out stress, and brings peace. Acceptance brings peace first, and then a clearer look at our options.