“When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.” Peter Marshall

In His wisdom God has declared the value of hardship and has woven it into the natural world. Gravity works against us, and at the same time works in our favor. Without weight resistance, our strength and health will fail. We need such pressures on us to grow strong, and to keep us strong. Do not seek a life free from natural pressures and difficulties, but seek to appreciate and nurture physical and spiritual strength using them.

“Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father?” Heb.12.7 “Conversations Within” ts 5/14/2019