LEARN TO ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES

God causes everything to work for the good of those in Christ Jesus Romans 8:28.... When a cowboy is thrown from the saddle, he can either tens his muscles, stiffen his arms, and resist the fall- or he can relax his body and hit the ground rolling. If he tenses up, he runs the risk of further injury, perhaps torn ligaments or broken bones. But if he roles with the impact, often he will be able to spring right back up, remount his horse, and ride on. A man named Saul, a devout Jew, once took a fall because he was resisting. He was fighting Christianity with all his might, hunting down Christians so they could be imprisoned, tried, and put to death. On his way to Damascus, he saw a great light, fell to the ground, and heard the resurrected Jesus say, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads” (Acts 26:14). Eventually Saul stopped opposing the church, accepted God’s will for his life, and proclaimed the gospel far and wide as the apostle Paul- as unbelievable change of heart. When you and your spouse face adversity, pray for wisdom to know whether to stand firm or roll with the punches. Perhaps God is working powerfully in your circumstances to bring about His plans for you and take you places you cannot imagine!