A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity—Proverbs 17:17
I’ve got this.” It’s a phrase used often by many, in one form or another. We say it to ourselves; we say it to others. And, most times, we may have got whatever “this” happens to be.
However, every once in a while, we come up against something we cannot handle, something we haven’t “got.” Of course, that doesn’t always stop us from still making our “I’ve got this” claims. I believe, “I’ve got this” often comes from our need to project images of being in control and self-sufficient. Even when it becomes obvious to us (and maybe everyone else) that we haven’t “got this,” we sometimes continue right on in our stubbornness, telling ourselves that—from now on—we simply must try harder.
The truth is, some things are just too big for us. But, because truth isn’t always welcome, we often cry out to God instead: “Why can’t I get beyond this?” “Why won’t you help me?” Well, the good news is, he has helped. He’s given us what we need to overcome even seemingly insurmountable problems.
“. . . though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
While some things are too big for us alone, nothing is too big for Holy Spirit-infused communities of Christ followers—standing together, praying together, holding each other accountable, keeping one another encouraged.
Is there something I can pray for you? Is there something that Three Point can do for you to help you overcome some big difficulties in your life? By doing life together, we continue to urge each other on as we tackle the day to day life that weighs us down.
I would love to hear your thoughts,