He Will Place Us On a Firm Foundation

A pastor friend recently shared these powerful thoughts with me:

It seems to me that much suffering comes through broken relationships -- places where the enemy comes and seeks out who he can destroy.

We are told to stand firm. Don't fight like the world fights. Be strong in our faith. Then God will restore, support and strengthen us. If we duke it out like the world does,  we lose the opportunity to be light in a dark situation.

However if we humble ourselves, come under God's authority and stand  firm, He will place us on a firm foundation.

1 Peter 5:5b-11 (GWT) Furthermore, all of you must serve each other with humility, because God opposes the arrogant but favors the humble. ⁶ Be humbled by God’s power so that when the right time comes he will honor you.
⁷ Turn all your anxiety over to God because he cares for you. ⁸ Keep your mind clear, and be alert. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion as he looks for someone to devour. ⁹ Be firm in the faith and resist him, knowing that other believers throughout the world are going through the same kind of suffering. ¹⁰ God, who shows you his kindness and who has called you through Christ Jesus to his eternal glory, will restore you, strengthen you, make you strong, and support you as you suffer for a little while. ¹¹ Power belongs to him forever. Amen. 

Grateful