Hard Pressed But Hopeful: 8 Week Challenge, Week 8, Day 2

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English - May 21, 2024 07:00 - 9 minutes - 6.27 MB
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Paul describes a pretty grim picture of his life in these verses. He feels hard-pressed, persecuted, and struck down. Yet there is a hopeful note throughout these verses. How would you put into your own words the essence of that positive, hopeful note? To what extent is a similar hope present in you?

What do you think you need in order to have a similar positive and hopeful tone in describing your life experiences?

Why do you think Paul was able to be positive even in the midst of pain? What personal barriers (such as hurry, anxiety, fatigue, anger, or selfish ambition) keep you from being as positive as you could be?