CHALLENGES COME!
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Posted By: Ann Mack on April 21, 2019 March 24, 2019 The Bible declares to count it ALL joy (James 1:2) when challenges and trouble (trials and tribulations) come! It took me a long while to understand the gravity of that concept and even longer to appreciate the reward of going through the process. Challenges for some, do not come without pain and grieving; but, there is a PURPOSE for it all if you are willing to go the distance to uncover the secret treasure! Pain creates in some, a determination and drive to push forward to conquer our challenges. The process to include the challenge is not giving up or giving in at the start of an uncomfortable journey or situation. Once I stopped running to take a stand in facing my opposition, in spite of the pain, much was revealed to me about my true identity and destiny. REVELATION gave me hope and increased my FAITH. The greater the challenges, the more God revealed HIMSELF, HIS Heart and HIS Expectations to me. The more I was willing to forsake my personal ambition to be the person God created me to be! My eyes were opened to the world and people around me! As children who proclaim to be CHRISTIANS, we are to come to the aid of one another in SPIRIT and in TRUTH! Not many of us know how to and are willing to FIGHT for what we BELIEVE to defy the world in honor of the hurting or lost on behalf of the LORD! But I AM ready, willing and able to get in position to hold my post to receive my treasure (my greatest reward) in heaven! JAMES 1:2-4 ~Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Sincerely, Dr. Ann Gwen Mack Chaplain If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Ann Mack
Management Analyst, US Department of Energy University of the District of Columbia class of 2002 Member Since May 2008 |
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