I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ’s sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.
2 CORINTHIANS 12:10

Just as pressure turns coal into a beautiful diamond, adversity can be the catalyst for God’s miraculous work in our lives. Through it, He transforms our hearts, changes our attitudes, teaches us what it means to trust Him, and helps us walk in true victory.

However, to make sure we don’t grow embittered or distrustful of the Lord, we must look beyond our present struggles and recognize this: adversity is God’s choice tool for building character, deepening our relationship with Christ, and equipping us for future ministry. This is because adversity hits us in our weakest areas—the very places where we need God most and He can shine through us.

Friend, the Father has a purpose for every trial that touches your life, and He can bring a tremendous victory from each one if you’ll trust Him. Therefore, instead of hardening your heart when you experience challenges, seek to discover the changes God is trying to make and give Him full authority to make them.

Lord, I thank You that when I’m at my weakest, You are strongest, and are working all things for my good, amen.

In His presence . . . learn through adversity.

Stanley, Dr. Charles F. (2014-11-11). Every Day in His Presence (p. 358).