Don’t let difficulties hold you back. Let God’s love shine through even during the darkest hours. I’m sure you’ve heard the maxim, "no pain - no gain." It’s true. Resistance builds strength and improves performance. So why not use the things that hold you back as a way to reach your goals? The Apostle Paul wrote in Philippians 1:12, "But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel." But, Troubles are not our objective. It’s seeing God’s love at work even in times of trouble that inspire us to overcome resistance and achieve our goals. Better yet, let God’s love shine through you! Be an example by loving and caring for others. In this message you will see that, "because God loves and cares for us, He places people in our lives who will love and care for us just as Paul and Silas did for the people of Thessalonica. They withstood strong opposition to the gospel, gave of themselves as a mother and father might give to their children and fulfilled the royal law of love(Matthew 22:37-40).
