Grow!

1 Peter 4:19

19So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.


The reality is that opposition, suffering, difficult people and circumstances cause you to grow. It's not so much that God wants us to have thick skin, but rather the opposite! To be tender and sensitive to others all the while able to withstand what wages on the surface. You essentially are a beautiful little purple pansy flower, but your able to withstand the wind, the rain and the trials of life because your root system is deeply rooted in Christ! Your foundation is deep and it's built on One who lasts and lasts. Your tender beauty above surface will cause others to be attracted to Jesus in you, and the fragrant aroma you put off will cause people to wonder how it is you smell so nice! And then you will have the opportunity to say, " O, that must be Jesus your smelling!"