Resilience isn’t something you know you have until life forces you to use it. For me, resilience became a necessity after my marriage ended. I didn’t feel strong or capable, but every day, I had to choose to get up, keep moving, and trust that God would meet me in my weakness.
Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 remind me that resilience doesn’t come from our own strength, it comes from God. Being hard-pressed, perplexed, and struck down are real experiences, but because of Christ, we are not crushed, abandoned, or destroyed.
Resilience doesn’t mean pretending everything is okay. It means acknowledging the pain and choosing to trust God through it. It’s in the moments when I wanted to quit that I learned to lean on Him the most.
One of the hardest parts of resilience is letting God use your brokenness for His glory. There were times I questioned whether anything good could come from my situation, but now, I see how He’s used it to strengthen me, deepen my faith, and encourage others.
If you’re facing a season of brokenness, know this: You don’t have to be strong on your own. God’s power is made perfect in your weakness, and His grace will sustain you.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for being my strength when I feel weak. Teach me to trust You through the hard times and to rely on Your grace each day. Help me to see how You’re working, even in the brokenness. I give You all honor, all the glory, and all the praise. It’s in Jesus’ name I pray. Amen & Amen.