How to overcome adversity – 7 keys to your breakthrough
HOW TO OVERCOME ADVERSITY
When you face problems and setbacks in life how do you overcome adversity? Adversity can be defined simply as any unfortunate event that creates distress, suffering, or hardship. It can be something as small as a flat tire, losing your keys, a broken water pipe, or something as devastating as an unexpected loss of a loved one or being diagnosed with a serious illness.
The dictionary defines adversity as the obstacles, barriers, mountains, upsets, challenges, setbacks, afflictions, bad luck, calamities, disaster, misery, catastrophes, distress, hardship, ill-fortune, misfortune, woe, mishaps, sorrow, suffering, trials and troubles that we face in our lives.
THE WORLD IS FILLED WITH ADVERSITY
The fact is every person faces adversity in life. We are living in some very unsettling times. Unrest, fear, rioting, and destruction is raging in many parts of the world. There are companies on the brink of bankruptcy, employees have been laid off, and abuse and unrest rage in many places. Every problem in life can be described as adversity, however, it’s how we look at these obstacles that make the difference.
WILL IT MAKE YOU BITTER OF BETTER?
When we’re faced with adversity, there are two questions we should always ask ourselves:
- Will I allow this adversity to make me bitter? or
- Will I use this adversity to make me better?
In 2Corinthians 4:8-9 the apostle Paul gives us insight into the adversity in his life. He said, “We are hard-pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” Paul was facing extreme adversity every day, but he did not allow the adversity to keep him down or to become bitter. Instead, he uses the adversity to make him better.
MAKE IT AN OPPORTUNITY
When you face disappointment, hardship, or a setback – make it an opportunity to get better and move closer to fulfilling God’s purpose and destiny for your life.
7 WAYS TO OVERCOME ADVERSITY IN LIFE
Here are seven ways to overcome adversity and get your breakthrough:
Stay focused on God.
God is always bigger than the problem. He is a present help in time of trouble.
Strengthen yourself spiritually.
Before adversity hits prepare yourself. Develop your inward strength, courage, and stability by studying God’s Word.
Strengthen your relationships.
Build a support system with other Christian family and friends. When confronted with adversity you need encouragement and support.
Know Things Will Turn-Around.
Keep a positive attitude. Always remember that no matter how good or how bad things are, they can and will get better if you stay positive. Don’t become negative. God is working on our behalf to help work everything together for good. (Romans 8:28)
Do Not Give Up.
The only way adversity can defeat you is if you quit. Don’t grow weary in doing what is right because in due season you will reap a harvest. You will get a breakthrough! (Galatians 6:9)
Be persistent.
When you are tired and you feel like giving up and you cannot go another step, determine to press on. It takes perseverance to overcome and get your breakthrough. Stay in faith – not fear or doubt.
Remember Life is not a destination, it is a journey.
Adversity is part of the process. Look for the blessing in your journey even in the midst of the storm.
Get ready for God to do something great. In the meantime put these 7 keys to work in your life. The situation will turn the situation around with God’s help. There is “BREAKTHROUGH OVER ADVERSITY FOR YOU
