Have you ever looked at an acorn and wondered how something so small can grow into a mighty oak tree? It’s not just a symbol of strength—it’s a lesson in resilience and how we can thrive even in the toughest situations.
What’s fascinating about the acorn is that it doesn’t just survive adversity; it uses it to grow. Take fire, for example. At first glance, fire seems like it would destroy an acorn. But in reality, the heat cracks its tough shell, and the ashes enrich the soil, giving the acorn what it needs to sprout and thrive.
ANYONE IN A FIRE RIGHT NOW?
We all face challenges—heartbreak, setbacks, or tough seasons that feel like they’re burning everything to the ground. But what if those “fires” are exactly what we need to grow? Just like the acorn, those tough moments can crack us open, making room for wisdom, strength, and resilience to take root.
Think about how a forest regrows after a wildfire. It’s the flames that clear away the old, making space for something new and even stronger. That’s the beauty of life’s hardships. They have the power to strip away what’s not serving us and help us grow into the person we’re meant to be.
Maybe 2024 was a fiery season, and it feels like too much. Let this be a reminder to nurturer all the seeds you’ve planted and look forward watching them grow. Psalm 126:5 is also a reminder, “Those who sow in tears Shall reap in joy.”
WHAT THE FIRE TAUGHT ME!
1. I can do all things through Christ who Gives me strength. Phil. 4:13
2. I can have undeniable peace
3. Defiant Joy
4. Contagious courage
The lessons I have learnt and are still learning in the fires of adversity, are endless, and I have only chosen these 4. However, I want you to understand that the strength I have today, is not because I didn’t have a struggle to walk through fire, and certainty not because my life is void of the fires of adversity even today, but because of God’s strength and the strength of a supportive community with me in the fires with me.
YOU DON’T HAVE TO FACE THE FIRE ALONE!
Maybe you need that reminder today like I often do, and need to know you’re not alone, and there’s purpose in the process. Every challenge we face can lead to new strength and deeper growth, if we are willing to embrace God’s strength and and a supportive community in the process.
At Going Farther, we believe in growing through life’s fires together. It’s a community where we don’t just share our victories, but walk through the tough moments side by side, finding strength and courage along the way.
If you’re ready to thrive in your own journey and grow through the fires of life, I invite you to join us. Together, we can push past our limits, find hope in adversity, and go farther than we ever thought possible.
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Let’s grow stronger together!
FIRES – JORDAN ST. CYR
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