Good times, hard times, mountain top experiences, or a plateau all impact our faith and approach to God.

In the NLT, a study note is written that states ” growing strong in God’s presence is often preceded by a journey through barren places in our lives. The person who loves to spend time with God will see his or her adversity as an opportunity to RE-EXPERIENCE (my emphasis ) God’s faithfulness. If you are walking through your own Valley of Weeping (vs 6) today, don’t give up- God IS FAITHFUL and will see you through to the other side.”

My desire, in adversity, is to see things as an opportunity to learn and grow. That perspective empowers me and moves me forward!

The alternative perspective puts me into a helpless role that creates a painful trap that I struggle to get out of…it is lined with barbed wires labeled “regret”, “why didn’t I…”, ” If only…”, shame, fear, insignificance, “why me”…

I prefer to feel empowered!

The choice is mine to make-and it is yours as well!