For so many of us, the last couple of years have been challenging to say the least.

An ongoing pandemic, economic uncertainty, global chaos and a general sense of unease permeates daily life. These are the exact times that require resilience. When the flaming arrows are coming at you from every angle, you have to put on your armor, grab your shield and fend off the attacks.

These “arrows” could be challenges you are trying to overcome or simply hurtful comments or lies from others. Maybe they are failures beyond your control or even mental anxiety and fears.

Whatever it is you are facing, remember, tough times such as these are what forge you into a stronger version of yourself. The battles and scars earned today creates the invincible warrior you can become in the future.

It’s time to get up, embrace the challenge and take positive action to move in the right direction! It doesn’t happen in a day. It’s the small victories and wins that add up over time. The victory is found in the journey. Being able to endure and grow is what matters.

Here’s a few thoughts on getting through adversity:

James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you are involved in various trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.

Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents which, in prosperous circumstances, would have lain dormant. - Horace

Ecclesiastes 7:10 Say not, “Why were the former days better than these?” For it is not from wisdom that you ask this.

The pain you feel today is the strength you feel tomorrow. For every challenge encountered, there is opportunity for growth.”—Unknown