Resilience
and determination go together. Surviving temptation depends on these two God-given
character strengths. Each person, however, can be unwilling or unable to claim
these gifts from God. Victimology is the study of people who consider themselves
victims of circumstances that have resulted in personal suffering and pain.
A young adult characterized the victim
syndrome. "Why doesn't God cut me some slack? Why is life always a
struggle? When will I get out of this murky pit?" Most of us have been
there at some level in life's journey. Resilience derives from an inner
maturity that enables a person to recover from unpredictable, unexpected change.
Resilience helps you keep a clear
focus on God's purpose for your life. Peter, one of the twelve Apostles, demonstrated
resilience after denying that he knew Jesus. He got up from the pit of shame
and guilt to press onward, becoming the rock on which Jesus would build His
church. You can rise up from failure and return to fellowship with Christ Jesus.
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