What's
the greatest challenge you've had to face? For some people a challenge is welcomed.
Challenge suggests that a possibility
for change exists. For others, challenge staves off boredom and stress, which
is similar to pressure you feel when overloaded with too much to do and not
enough time to get it done.
To feel challenged is an invitation to
test your competence. Challenge demands engagement outside of what's
commonplace. I'm not referring to extreme risk-taking, but being pushed to use your
mental, physical, and spiritual capacity to do what's within your integrity and
skills to do. Integrity implies strength
of character to handle stress effectively.
Hardiness of character does not imply
the absence of weakness, but rather the willingness to face challenges made
possible by faith that comes as a gift from the Lord God. True disciples of
Christ have weaknesses, but they know their purpose is to engage the world as a
witness for Christ Jesus. This confidence provides strength to contend with the
stress they're sure to encounter.
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