Troubles, hardships, distresses, beatings, imprisonments, riots, hard work, sleepless nights, hunger, dishonor, bad report, regarded as an impostor, regarded as unknown, dying, beaten, sorrowful, poor and having nothing. These are some of the ways Paul describes his life. There are a few positive descriptions mixed in, but the point is that this guy's life is brutally difficult by just about any cultural standard. And yet he knows his God in a way that makes all of that not only worthwhile, but a cause for celebration.
Paul is a man who spends almost no time worrying about his personal circumstances. He cares so little about himself, it almost doesn't seem possible. He cares only about trusting the Lord, and carrying out the calling placed on his life. His type of faith is a great inspiration to those of us who spend time thinking about ourselves and our present circumstances...maybe even worrying or being anxious occasionally.
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