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“Your faith will help me, and my faith will help you.” Romans 1:12 Next time you walk in the forest, stop and think about what’s taking place right under your feet. As the roots of the trees connect with each other, they form a support system. One has access to water, another to nutrients, and another to sunlight. No single tree has it all, but together they can grow, thrive and withstand the storms of life. “Then we will grow in every way and be more like Christ, the head of the body. Christ holds it together and makes all of its parts work perfectly, as it grows and becomes strong because of love.” Ephesians 4:15-16 Some of us are independent types and have difficulty with this concept. We want to fly solo – until we crash: 1. Encouragement: Even Paul needed encouragement:- “Every one in Asia has turned against me, especially Phygelus and Hermogenes. I pray that the Lord will be kind to the family of Onesiphorus. He often cheered me up and wasn’t ashamed of me when I was put in...

“Your faith will help me, and my faith will help you.” Romans 1:12 Next time you walk in the forest, stop and think about what’s taking place right under your feet. As the roots of the trees connect with each other, they form a support system. One has access to water, another to nutrients, and another to sunlight. No single tree has it all, but together they can grow, thrive and withstand the storms of life. “Then we will grow in every way and be more like Christ, the head of the body. Christ holds it together and makes all of its parts work perfectly, as it grows and becomes strong because of love.” Ephesians 4:15-16 Some of us are independent types and have difficulty with this concept. We want to fly solo – until we crash: 1. Encouragement: Even Paul needed encouragement:- “Every one in Asia has turned against me, especially Phygelus and Hermogenes. I pray that the Lord will be kind to the family of Onesiphorus. He often cheered me up and wasn’t ashamed of me when I was put in...

The suffering won’t last forever. It won’t be long before this generous God who has great plans for us in Christ – eternal and glorious plans they are ! – will have you put together and on your feet for good. He gets the last word; yes, he does.” 1 Peter 5:10 When you go through difficulties you don’t understand, remind yourself that God is your heavenly Father. You are His prized possession. There is nothing He cares more about than you. You may have been knocked down, but be encouraged that our generous God is about to put you back on your feet. The process may be painful, but the purpose is well worth it. One day you’re going to look back and see how God worked it all for your good. Stay in faith. You are going to come out stronger and to a new level of your destiny.

“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair.” 2 Corinthians 4:8 Paul went through all kinds of unfair situations. He was accused of crimes, put in prison for years, and shipwrecked. He could have been overwhelmed and crushed under the pressure. Yet he wrote; “Thanks be to God who always causes us to triumph.” If we stay in faith as Paul did, we will discover we have been designed to withstand the pressure. We may be hard pressed, but we will not be crushed. Every word He promises will come to pass.