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2 Corinthians 4:8-10

"We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed— always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body."


So there are times when it all becomes a little too much for you, and you think your mind and body are going to break down due to the pressure of life. Sometimes you feel like you are being pulled from all different directions, from everyone who can get their hot little hands on you. Every day remember that the bottom line is this- within you, little-bitty you, is the miracle and power of the death and resurrection of Jesus. All the magnificence of the cross is contained within you. So sometimes within you, it's the deathly struggle of the fight Jesus fought for you manifested in what ever you're going through (work, family, health...etc.).

Therefore, DO NOT give up with whatever you are being hard-pressed, perplexed, persecuted, and struck down by. Because the victorious, history making WIN is what is also manifested in your glorious life! It's the glory of the cross in you. The death and life- the whole battle - of the cross is contained in you, and you win in the end. You will not be crushed, in despair, forsaken and certainly not destroyed. Think about things through the eyes of the cross - it will change your view of everything.