Such a great word here, Jeff. Thanks for it. I had not thought of that verse as coming from the experience of having already done (or endured) the hard things listed. That is a very different perspective than one that is close to the power of positive thinking, as we tend to think of that verse.
Steven, that's exactly the distinction. Positive thinking says "believe hard enough and things will turn around." Paul is saying something almost opposite — the peace comes through the hard things, when we have Jesus.
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Such a great word here, Jeff. Thanks for it. I had not thought of that verse as coming from the experience of having already done (or endured) the hard things listed. That is a very different perspective than one that is close to the power of positive thinking, as we tend to think of that verse.
Steven, that's exactly the distinction. Positive thinking says "believe hard enough and things will turn around." Paul is saying something almost opposite — the peace comes through the hard things, when we have Jesus.
Gratefully received! Thank you so much for this important distinction and for the guidance on how to apply it in our lives.
So glad it was helpful. That distinction changes how the whole verse lands.
So many important points!!
"...there is no circumstance where Christ won’t be enough."
Thx from Arkansas
Christ is always enough!
You are welcome!