“Adversity in Life”

We all experience adversity at some point in our lives. When adversity hits, we can feel lonely, and we feel like we are facing our situation all by ourselves and no one understands. During this time, we might wonder where is God? Why has He allowed this? Has He left me alone to struggle with this?

Even though we might feel like we are alone, and God has abandoned us that is not the case. David talks about this in Psalm 34.

Psalm 34:17-18

17 The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. 18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit

Adversity is not a time when God leaves us, but this is the time that God is at His closest. Adversity is a bridge that can draw us closer to God and give us a deeper relationship with Him. Rick Warren uses the statement that God never wastes a hurt. God will use your painful situation to teach you about His love and faithfulness. If you seek after God, you will gain new insight and understanding that will enrich your relationship with God. Remember that God has a purpose for allowing your adversity. You will realize that you need God and no matter how bad your situation might be God is still in control.

So, when adversity strikes the first thing you should do is turn to the Lord and ask Him to show you what you need to learn in that situation. Remember God is with you.

Joshua 1:9

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

Message in Chinese

《生命中的逆境》

我们人生中都会在某些时候经历逆境。当天降逆境时，我们会感到孤单，觉得自己孤立无援、无人理解。在这样的时刻，我们会想：神在哪里？祂为何允许这些发生？祂是不是离开了我，让我独自挣扎？

即使我们感觉孤单、觉得神好像离弃了我们，事实并不是这样。大卫在《诗篇》第34篇中谈到了这点。

诗篇 34:17-1817 义人呼求，耶和华听见了，  并救他们脱离一切患难。18 耶和华靠近伤心的人，  拯救灵性痛悔的人。

逆境不是神远离我们的时刻，反而是神与我们最亲近的时候。逆境是一座桥梁，使我们更亲近神，并与祂建立更深的关系。瑞克·沃伦（Rick Warren）说过：神从不浪费你的伤痛。 神会使用你的痛苦处境来教导你祂的爱与信实。若你寻求神，你将获得新的洞见与理解，使你与神的关系更加丰富。请记得，神允许逆境是有目的的。你会意识到你需要神，无论你的处境多么糟糕，神仍然掌权。

所以，当逆境来临，你应当做的第一件事，就是转向主，求祂指教你在这处境中需要学习的功课。记住：神与你同在。

约书亚记 1:9“我岂没有吩咐你吗？你当刚强壮胆！不要惧怕，也不要惊惶，因为无论你往哪里去，耶和华你的神必与你同在。”

Adversity in Life