MIDWEEK MESSAGE – October 22, 2025

Sometimes life can be difficult. It may seem like some people are lucky while others are not. But at some point, most people face challenges. I believe it’s not about luck but just a part of life. Still, I also think we are not defined by what happens to us but by how we respond. 

I believe we exist from within, meaning the quality of our life relies not on external things but on what resides inside us. That is why some people allow life’s difficulties to shape who they are and how they respond, while others don’t let life’s challenges define them. 

Such individuals can “walk through a storm,” yet they do so with dignity and grace. They continue to trust and believe in a loving God, keep serving anyone in need, and live life not filled with self-pity and anger but with a heart that consistently shows love and compassion despite their own pain.

I am blessed to know such people in my life. Even though it may seem they’ve been dealt a bad hand, they refuse to let it define them. They have been the greatest teachers, not by words but by how they live their lives.

Recently, a friend of mine lost her son. She had also previously lost her daughter. For many people, burying two children would be heartbreaking, yet my friend refuses to let life defeat her. Yes, she experiences moments of sadness, pain, and some anger, but what stands out to me is that she doesn’t allow those feelings to stop her from moving forward. She continues to trust in a loving and good God. When she faces dark times, her strength inspires everyone who knows her to do their best with their lives.

I believe these people are angels, and their challenges and how they handle them inspire others to believe they can do the same. What determines the quality of our lives is how we navigate life’s rough patches. We do not let our losses, injuries, or pain define us. We are more than that. We are created by a Creator who loves us, and by continuing to recognize that, even despite life’s setbacks, we too become an inspiration to others in our lives. 

Quote of the Week

“Life is not a matter of holding good cards, but of playing a poor hand well.”

Robert Louis Stevenson