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“Faith gives us a confidence in what we cannot see so that we can accept that life is difficult.”

A thought by Kyle Idleman from his book, Don't Give Up (p. 75). Baker Publishing Group. Kindle Edition. (Click on the book title to go to Amazon.com to buy the book.)

It seems that confidence and difficulty may go together, at least in the handling of difficulties!

Kyle says, “That kind of faith gives us a perspective on our current struggles. We don’t feel sorry for ourselves now because we have confidence in what awaits. Faith understands that our best life isn’t now; our best life is yet to come. So we don’t grow weary or lose heart.”

He goes on, “Not only will we choose not to feel sorry for ourselves because of our circumstances but we will also choose to overcome our circumstances.

“Instead of feeling like a victim, we choose to use what’s happened to us as a springboard propelling us to greatness.”

Kyle says, “Sound overly optimistic? A little too Tony Robbins for you?

“It’s not. This is the power of God in your life. Paul reminds us in Ephesians 1:19–20 that the same power that brought Jesus back from the dead is available to us. The power that overcame death can help us overcome our circumstances. Our confidence to overcome is not a confidence in ourselves but in the power of the Holy Spirit, who is in us.

“The truth is, life is difficult for everyone. Some choose to be defeated. Others choose to overcome. Interestingly, it’s often the people who have faced the most difficulty who succeed the most wildly.

“For instance, did you know that two-thirds of British prime ministers, at the peak of their empire, and almost a third of all US presidents lost a parent when they were children? And did you know that about a third of successful entrepreneurs are dyslexic? That could all be some wild coincidence, but I don’t think so. What would happen if you began to view your struggles as a springboard to something incredible?”

That is a really good question, isn’t it?

Yes, yes!
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