Next Time Adversity Knocks…Welcome it.
May 2nd, 2008
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Biologists recognize a principle at work among plants and animals. This natural wonder is called “the adversity principle.” As strange as it seems, habitual well-being is not advantageous to a species. An existence without challenge takes its toll on virtually every living thing. This may explain the astonishing results of a recent survey where 87 percent of the people surveyed said “a painful event (death, illness, breakup, divorce, etc.) caused them to find a more positive meaning in life.” Jesus said, “‘In the world you will have adversity, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world’” (John 16:33). Ironically, adversity can be therapeutic.
Categories: Inspirations
