There is no doubt is takes courage to confront challenges of life.
Even according to Linus and Charlie Brown. Linus doesn't like to face problem head on. He thinks the best way to solve problems is to avoid them, it is a distinct philosophy of his. Linus tells Charie Brown that no problem is so big or so complicated it cant be run away from! I can speak for myself and probably fo rmany of others on this... most have witnessed firsthand the failure of this particular philossphy. Sure, this strategy works for a while, but sooner or later, you're forced to face the reality that the problem is still there...and likely worse than ever. Most can recall an experience with some troubling situation in your life, whether its family, friends, fianaces, big decisions....all is well for a while...until one day the problem was back, bigger than ever and starring you right in the face!
Yes, I'm a fan of facebook and probably on there more than i should be, but something completely grapped my attention last night and can't help myself but to touch on this, yes it is close to my heart, yes, it is from someone i respect and love to the moon and back, so yes, it means alot to me and want to stand up for this.....
Amie wrote " makes me sad that even adults get bullied in the work place (not me, I WOULDN'T put up with it) some people are so unhappy and thrieve on making others life miserable. How do these kind of people sleep at night? but justice is not ours it is HIS!"
I won't comment on the many isolated situations, instead pray for this person and people involved. But I will say it takes courage to confront the challenges of life. The well-known story of David and Goliath is an inspiring example. We can let the giants in our lifes continue to intimidate us and back us down day after day, or we can say "enough is enough" and charge them head-on. When we find that kind of strength within ourselves, the surprising result is often a much easier victory than we had anticipated. David had five stones in his bag, but he only needed one!
Is there something you have been trying to run away from? If you're not an avoider, that's great: keep charging your giants! However, if you find in yourself the tendency to delay doing what needs to be done, start praying for a spirit of bravery and boldness. We are called to be conquerors, not cowards. Resolve to stop running....it's time to stand and fight!
let's be David's and charge Goliath's head on....
All because of His Amazing Grace......
