THE EXAMPLE OF OTHERS CAN ENCOURAGE YOU
I have worked hard and long, enduring many sleepless nights. I have been hungry and thirsty and have often gone without food. I have shivered in the cold, without enough clothing to keep me warm. Then, besides all this, I have the daily burden of my concern for all the churches.(2 Corinthians 11:27-28 NLT)
Pauls example inspires me in the midst of everyday problems, because when I see his example I see that I have not suffered anything compared to him.
How do you get new breath when you are suffering? One of the ways is by being more aware of what others are going through, because then you realize several things:
- You’re not the only one having problems.
- Others have bigger problems.
- You are not the only one suffering, others are suffering more.
- God has helped others and he will help you too.
Then, besides all this, I have the daily burden of my concern for all the churches.
2 Corinthians 11:28 NLT
Think about it:
What has helped you rise up in faith in the midst of problems?
How does it help you to be aware that there are people with more difficult situations than yours?