Ecclesiastes challenges us to keep our priorities in order.

It humbles us about our inadequacy and unworthiness of God’s forgiving love, mercy, and grace.

Rather than having the attitude of “Why me?” in which we question how God has the audacity to allow something catastrophic to happen to us, we need to understand “Why not me?”

God was willing to sacrifice His precious Son on a cross as payment and retribution for your sins and for mine. We deserved that fate — and far worse.

On this sin-sick earth, everyone suffers. But if we stand strong in the Lord and persevere by trusting in His protection and love, one day we will stand before Him, victorious!

Do not fear the winds of adversity. Remember, as Winston Churchill famously said, “Kites rise against the wind, not with it.” Any adversity and hardship we face on earth will be worth it for the eternal joy with Jesus.

So, if you are with Christ, never view your challenges as a disadvantage. Instead, embrace your experience facing and overcoming adversity as one of your biggest strengths!