Perseverance

The Internship is an interesting movie showing the determination of two guys who lost their sales job to compete in a totally new environment along with other computer geeks and eventually securing a job with Google. I guess the take away from the movie is perseverance.

Every day new challenges come along our way. Sometimes it is overwhelming but the key is perseverance. We persevere not with our own strength but through Christ who gives us strength. Apostle Paul says "For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength." To understand the context of this verse, it is essential to read the verses that precede it. In the first few verses of Philippians 4, Paul urged his readers to trust God, stand firm, and always rejoice, no matter what their circumstances may be. He then pointed out the hardships he had personally suffered. Immediately following those statements, he clarified that he was only able to endure such things because Christ empowered him to do so. Apostle Paul had experienced all the ups and downs of life and what he was saying was that through the strength of Christ he had come to a place where he was content in any circumstances.

It’s not easy to settle on, especially when the tough things in life are being thrown our way. The only way to get to that place of peace is to find the seat of our identity in God and there are number of practices we can encourage in our lives to open ourselves to the transforming work of God to move us in that direction.

Next time when life gives you lemons, chill out, make lemonade and know that Christ is your strength.  Whatever your situation is today, God knows about it. He sees you and hears the cry of your heart. And if you will give Him your challenges and do what He tells you to do, you will access His overcoming love, grace and power and be more than a conqueror.

Be Blessed.