Stay True To Yourself

-



DAILY VITAMIN

- Stay True To Yourself

"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." (James 1:2-4 NIV)

Life can often feel like a stormy sea. In these moments, it’s easy to let our circumstances define us. We may feel overwhelmed, lost, or even tempted to compromise our values and beliefs. However, it is crucial to remember that our identity is not rooted in our situations but in who we are as individuals and, more importantly, in our relationship with God.

When faced with adversity, we have a choice: to let our circumstances dictate our character or to rise above them, holding steadfast to our true selves. The trials we encounter can serve as powerful teachers. They can refine our faith, deepen our compassion, and enhance our understanding of grace.

Consider the story of Joseph in the Bible. Betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, and wrongfully imprisoned, Joseph faced a series of dire situations that could have easily led him to despair. Yet, throughout it all, he remained faithful to his values and trust in God. Same can be said of Christ Himself.

Today, reflect on your own life. Are there situations that are challenging your understanding of whom God says you are? Are you feeling pressured to conform to negativity or despair? Remember, your worth is not determined by your circumstances but by the unchanging love of God. Embrace the truth that you are a child of the Most High, created with purpose and potential.

As you navigate through your day, hold onto this affirmation: "I will not let my situation, no matter how bad, change who I am." Let this be a reminder that you have the power to choose your response to life's challenges. Stand firm in your values, show kindness in the face of adversity, and let your light shine brightly, even in the darkest of times.




Comments

Post a Comment

What do you think?

Popular posts from this blog

Going After The Lord With All Your Heart

-
Image
  DAILY VITAMIN  - Going After The Lord With All Your Heart "And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart." (Jeremiah 29:13) If there's one secret formula to success with God, it is having a heart that is sold out to Him. God personally pointed this out when He bragged about Job - a man whom He had blessed in every way - as a man perfect in his ways. The same thing Hanani said to Asa: "the eyes of the LORD goes to and fro...on behalf of them whose heart are perfect toward Him." (2 Chro 16:9). When your heart is completely given to God such that you go wherever He goes and desist from whatever He does as well, you guarantee yourself a place that many men seek to have. A place of absolute of peace and favour with God and man. This was Jesus' secret - going about the Father's business till it became His personal business. Is that how you see your walk with God too? As a necessity for living? If yes, then congratulations...
Read more

Overcoming Worry

-
Image
DAILY VITAMIN - Overcoming Worry "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me." (John 14:1) The remedy to worry is faith.  Trusting that everything will be as God said it would be. If you notice you'd see that I never referred to how you feel, because your feelings will betray you. The reason why you worry in the first place is because of your feelings. Your natural response to all the stimuli affecting you right now. You're sad because you feel everything is choking you. And you're happy when you feel you are beginning to sense relief. It's all about your feelings. But now, I'm talking about something that goes beyond feelings. Something that is constant regardless of what happens around you. And that's faith. The scripture calls faith the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). It's like a promissory note that assures you that your bill will be paid no matter what you order. Faith i...
Read more

God Is Able

-
Image
  DAILY VITAMIN - God Is Able  "...for God is able to graff them in again" (Romans 11:23) In our theme scripture, Paul was speaking about the Jesus and how they had fallen out of grace because of their unbelief. However, he added that despite this God was able to bring them in again into the fold. Jesus spoke about the same in parables. Using the prodigal son, the lost coin and the lost sheep, He showed how God never gives up entirely on anyone, because as Paul wrote His desire is to have all men saved (1 Tim 2:4). This is why I'm here to share a piece of good news with you. You see that husband or wife of yours that seems to be chaos walking. A disaster, a drunk or a loose personality etc, God is able to graff them in again and give them a new lease of life. That child of yours that goes around with the thugs of society, God is able to make something out of him or her. Jesus said He didn't come for the righteous but for sinners; for compassionate out of touch with th...
Read more

Giving Generously

-
DAILY VITAMIN  There is a difference between giving and giving generously. Generosity is more than just how much you give, but how hearted you do. What makes the poor fellow rich in the sight of God is how richly he gives even though in need himself. Richly, not in terms of quantity or even quality, nor quantifiable mass, but richly based on how much from the heart it is given. Was the heart rich in compassion, God's love and mercy as it gave? Or was it full of egotism, self-pride and every trait that makes him believe it is all in his power? Remember, a broken heart and a contrite spirit[full of the first traits], God wil not despise (Ps 51:17); and as long as there is a willingness of heart and readiness of mind[spurred by genuine love], it is acceptable towards God (2 Cor 8:11-12). This is why God isn't just crazy in love with any giver, but a cheerful giver. One whose givings start from the heart outward. One who first gives with the heart and reflects it by his hands. Tha...
Read more

See It God's Way

-
Image
DAILY VITAMIN - See It God's Way "For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." (Jeremiah 29:11 TLB)     Have you ever noticed how at some point in your life when everything seemed to be going AWOL, then all of a sudden something great came out of it all? At least I have seen it happen without number in my life and others'. Well, that's exactly what God does for a living- turning bitter sources into a spring of life.     Just like most of us, one man who had a myriad of experience regarding this has to be David. David once said that he would have fainted if he hadn't believed to see God's goodness in his life. And went ahead in advising us to wait patiently for all God has promised regardless of what we are currently going through (Psalm 27:13-14). And believe me, he knows what he was talking about.     For instance, David had been told he had been chosen by God to...
Read more