How Strong is your Faith?

Hi everyone...

I came across this quote:

Just as a small fire is extinguished by the storm whereas a large fire is enhanced by it -- likewise a weak faith is weakened by predicament and catastrophes where as a strong faith is strengthened by them.

                    Viktor E. Frankl

How true is that?!

It's understandable how people lose their faith, their belief, their confidence in themselves and in their God, universe, and others when faced with hardship, disappointment and crises.

Some people's faith, belief and confidence, however, never waivers... no matter how difficult and challenging the experience... their faith, belief and confidence remains absolute and in tact!

No matter what hurdles and obstacles they come across in their life... whether it be a personal crisis (for example a death of a loved one), business difficulties (bankruptcy), disappointments and failures... they tend to experience it, deal with it, persevere and move on. 

A person for example, may have a huge belief in a goal... perhaps a business he or she wants to start up.  They are faced with obstacle after obstacle... they are given many opportunities and reasons to give up... pressure from family and friends to give up, rejection from banks, financial pressures... but they remain focused and steadfast in their faith that this is what they are meant to be doing.

Many people faced with an obstacle... sees that as a sign to give in... sees it as a reason not to keep that effort and belief going.

Others see every obstacle as opportunities to grow... to learn... to sharpen their focus.  They persevere... they remain true to themselves.

And what about the person who has experienced the death of a loved one... perhaps a child.  Losing faith in their religion or in the universe is understandable.  And many people do.  But even in such traumatic crises and circumstances... some people's faith pulls them through... and even amongst the emotional pain and distress of the circumstance... they find strength in their faith.

How strong is your faith?  Faith in yourself... in your God... in the universe? 

Let me know what you think... leave a comment by clicking on the comment link below.  I'd love to hear your thoughts and feelings and experiences.

Best wishes
Jeanne

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