"In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." — John 16:33, spoken by Jesus Christ.
You're going to face challenges. Some small. Some large. Some temporary. Some perpetual. Some today. Some tomorrow. But this should not surprise us. The operative word in Jesus' statement above is "will." You will have tribulation. Jesus used this word deliberately. So since challenges are expected, maybe it's not the challenges that are the real challenge. Perhaps the challenge is having a better mindset as we encounter the challenge itself. But, Jesus continues, "take heart," he says. He reminds us that challenges should not take a man to that place of despair where the heart feels defeated. And why? Well, because we face the challenge with the knowledge of ultimate victory—"I (Jesus) have overcome the world."
Today, as you experience the challenge, or challenges, you are facing, and that we are facing together in this world, see them the way that God sees them. Your challenges, problems, and difficulties do not define you, but your response to them matters. Live today knowing that Christ is victorious over them all.
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Thank you for the 7 Day Challenge. The messages were brief and to the point. I especially appreciated the message from Day 5 “Hope for Today”.
I did not realize
I did not realize my music app was storing all these old songs I was listening to from Shazam. Zztop billy idol etc. not that it’s bad but I didnt know why but it was bringing back memories. What I did know was that is was taking up memory. Yesterday my phone crashed.
It’s brand new. What the heck?. Come to find out the music app was taking 26GB of space.
I had to go back and dump that junk. Or at least from the iPhone storage.
That kind of fits with putting Jesus over all.
Love it!!!!!⚡️
I’m bit late on this…sorry…but there are so many victories, but the one that stands out is staying positive throughout the storms….negative thoughts on failures were a constant battle….now it’s get up and keep moving!
To have been able to overcome some of the challenges that were accompanied with the COVID-19 pandemic
Done
Completing this 7-day COVID-19 challenge
Coming to a potential stymie in a business transaction on to see a new solution come forward which will allow for the closing on the sale of a substantial land transaction.
I guess this could count as recent….7 months AF.
Pure gold today Vince. Just what we need – what the world needs. Answers for the challenges we face.
A small victory recently is not being consumed by greed and being content with what I have in a specific area.
Victory in the peace I have found during this pandemic, through the words and provision God has given me. It has been very tough for my wife to be stuck inside with fear and rambunctious children. God has given me the strength to lead and support my family during this uncertain time. Victory also that I have started daily devotions!
My daughter overcoming her knee issues.
God answered a prayer through my kids coming up with a “no fighting challenge.” They followed through with it and learned grace, teamwork, strategy, and the need to rely on God.
Thank you for this challenge, Vince!
Patti recently reminded me of one of my hurtful actions of the past. Was able to simply apologize… and not try to explain it away or get defensive.
Able to reconnect with close friends.
Getting more time every day to spend with my wife and two daughters. Still working 40 hours a week but adjusted my schedule to have more time with them.
Able to make it through the day with my in-laws! All joking aside though, asked God for his help and our time was blessed. ???
I won a court case over 100% medical reimbursement. The arbitrator ended up being another personal injury attorney that had just met my chiropractor the day before. Had complete favor!
God is healing my marriage one day at a time. This time last year I thought my marriage was over. Really. Today, my wife and I are still together and more in love than ever. God’s grace and mercy are sooooo good!!!!
Something that I fought through today and came out on the other side with God leading me was not being down and blue on Mother’s Day. Don’t get me wrong, I missed her and thought about her but I didn’t let it depress me. I poured myself into my girlfriend and tried to give her the best Mother’s Day ever. She was so grateful and that felt amazing.
I don’t feel like I have had any real‘victories’ lately. I get up live the day and go back to bed.
I am alive and well. I guess that is a victory.
I have committed myself to more study of the Holy Word. That’s a victory!!!
Praise our God.
My victory is keeping a positive mindset amid this current ‘pandemic’ knowing that God truly is in control. I must say I must work more on my controlof reaction with those I love who claim their Rock is in Christ but are so persuaded with the tide of circumstances that they may be sitting in at the present moment or one in the future….
God has given me a history over anxiety and worry.
Since I got saved given me so many spiritual victories I never could have gotten without him.
I have had success in a project at work. victory.
Thanks Lord
Maintaining a joyful and victorious attitude in spite of having to take my wife to the emergency room and leaving her there.
Achieving a more sustainable pace of life and greater peace after a job change. God is good.
Victory over lust
it wasn’t for me but wednesday last week i was present when God saved a man from being hit by a big truck.
The best victory I have had is having peace that God is with me in trials and troubles that come, and I don’t have to struggle through only with my own strength. But their is hope in the power of Jesus leading with us.
Car sold
Overcoming my work-life “un”-balance several years ago.
Overcame fear and Actually started a Men’s ministry God laid on my heart two years ago.
Thanks Vince for being willing to help men grow in a relationship with God and others.
There was a time last March i drank stone cold soda from a shop.About an hour later I realised i felt a sharp pain in my tonsils.For a week I was on strepsil and azithromycin medication together with prayer and I felt better at the end of that week
He open doors for a new business – God is good!
nobody in my family is sick
Been able to continue meeting in our men’s group via Zoom weekly, thanks to other leaders and team teachers .
One victory I have is the victory over cancer (melanoma) from last year! The journey is far from over with testing every 3 months for 2 more years, but God has given me another year longer than was originally told to me. Thank you Lord!!!
Strained family relationships are improving. Grateful for the victories that He provides.
My struggles with my unfounded emotional reactions.
God recently provided a financial blessing that impacted my life and the lives of my dear friends in such a powerful way.
I have been able to say no to things to have balance in my life.
Understanding that my impulses and self-defeating behaviors come from and start and end in my brain. I do not have to listen to those voices anymore
I think for me the victory has been to relinquish my time to the things that the Lord is calling me to do. This season of slowness has me evaluating my motivation on things that consume my time and refocusing on the things that help me to grow my relationship with Jesus. Thanks Vince for your efforts in putting these challenges together. They have exposed some important things for me!
I’ve had victories over jealousy recently, and sexual immorality, victories in keeping my mind safeguarded against temptation
Marking an effort to play games with friends instead of avoiding them.
I faced the challenge of prostate cancer with the knowledge that Christ would overcome the cancer for me.
To be free
I finished the laundry room project quickly and without any problems.
I’m having victory in finding peace and contentment during this pandemic. Praise God!
My victory is understanding and allowing God to battle the enemy as the enemy wages his spiritual warfare against me.
Small but noticeable victories at work in regards to working with people. Not going down the road of sarcasm and selfishness.
I’ve been able to reach out to several guys I hadn’t kept in close contact with.
My new commitment in Christ. I’ve always accepted him as my savior but never have I been committed to a relationship with him on a basis that is constant. He is with me everyday and as we go through the tribulations to come, It feels victorious to be ready.
Now that I’ve reached the age that some consider old, I find I can’t do all the things I used to do. But, I know that I can still serve in the kingdom, as long as God gives me strength. He is faithful!
John, I am right there with you. I know that God has given me a different type of strength.
Thanks David! We need to stick together.
I’m at Bethel’s Rock Church in Richfield.
Let me know where you’re at.
Having the opportunity to bless a complete stranger then walk away with a feeling of joy. Knowing that God is the only reason I was able to do that.
Most of my challenges are the simple day-to-day ones. The balance between “bringing work home” and being present for my wife, juggling emergencies during the week, and making time for people during an intense time of work. One recent victory was seeing a friendship bear fruit; a friend reached out to talk because he was going through a tough time, and I had built enough of a friendship that we were able to work through a tough time for he and his family.
MY relationship with my wife has largely improved over the last year.
I have overcome desconstrustive ways in my life and devoted it to the Lord allowing a more positive path for my future.
Managing a successful business through a pandemic! Projects getting done!
Last week Denise and I started the process of picking our cemetery plot, something on my mind for several years. There was a sense of relief after knowing our physical “home” after death, and still comforted by being one day nearer to heaven.
I have always wanted to read through the Bible in a year. Usually only made it a couple of weeks before I became distracted and stopped reading. It is month 5 and I am on track with reading through the Bible in a year. God is keeping me focused this year.
Able to come along side a friend who is a non believer and help,pray and encourage her
Victory to stay centered during these trying days for me and for my family. Praying daily for strength and wisdom and the warrior mindset that is needed to persevere!
Becoming consistent in prayer.
Through the Fight Club challenges, it is now easier and less of a chore to do exercise to try to get to a healthy place in the physical aspects of my walk with Christ.
Turning control of my life over to God. Huge victory because I am/was a huge control freak. I had to be involved in everything whereby now I have learned to Let Go, Let God. It has created a inner peace that is awesome and surprisingly things overtime take care of themselves.
I just recently realized like never before the victory that God has given me over my fear of people.
I have been able to get a ton of projects done at home that I am not traveling and speaking. ?I am livin’ in the victory, today brothers. Are you with me? ??
Victory over an angry tongue. I’m not speaking what my first and usually nasty response is but filtering it through what Jesus would say. It makes conversation better as I don’t get the angry response back and real dialogue takes place.