Resilience, is it in you?

From the heart of Dr. R. L. Taylor, Th.D., Bible Teacher & Expositor. Life in this world does indeed demand resilience! Resilience, the ability to bounce back from adversity, is crucial for navigating life’s inevitable challenges and setbacks. It allows individuals to adapt to change, cope with stress, and maintain a positive outlook even in the face of difficulties. In case you haven’t noticed, life is full of adversity, unexpected events, and challenges. Resilience helps you to not only survive but also to thrive when faced with these situations. Resilient people are better equipped to adapt to change, whether it's sudden bad news, a personal loss, or a major life transition. Resilience can help you maintain a positive perspective and find hope even during difficult times, which is crucial for mental and emotional well-being. Does God have the answer? Indeed, He does! A person who trusts in the Lord and depends on God throughout life may trip and fall over and over again, but he won’t stay down. He will overcome obstacles and challenges by God’s grace and strength, dusting himself off and rising again. Scripture says, “For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again, but the wicked stumble in time of calamity” (Proverbs 24:16). This verse emphasizes that while righteous people do face setbacks and challenges (falling seven times), they have the resilience to recover and get back up. The old saying goes, “You can’t keep a good man down.” Essentially, this is the meaning of Proverbs 24:16. Be encouraged!