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Resilience in Adversity. 

Author: Jefferson O. Imgbi

Date: Friday, September 26, 2025

Key Bible Verse: "We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed."  
— 2 Corinthians 4:8–9

The Series Subtitle: Resilience in Adversity. Part 6 

Affirmation: "I will endure hardship with strength, knowing adversity cannot break me when my life is anchored in God."

The Sure Word for Today

Day 6: Rising After Being Knocked Down

Falling is not failure. True failure is refusing to rise again. Proverbs 24:16 says, “For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again.” Resilience is not the absence of setbacks but the determination to rise stronger after every fall. Being knocked down is part of life, but staying down is a choice.

Peter denied Jesus three times, yet his story did not end there. After repentance, he rose with renewed strength and became a bold leader in the early church. Your setbacks do not cancel your purpose. God’s grace lifts you up and equips you to stand again. Each time you rise, you prove that adversity cannot define you.

Today, refuse to stay down. No matter how many times you have stumbled, rise again with courage. Each rising strengthens your resilience and moves you closer to your calling.

Listen and watch this episode of the Sure Word for Today on YouTube

Connect (Your Challenge and Response)

Your challenge may be feeling defeated after repeated failures. Your response must be to rise again, trusting God’s grace to restore and strengthen you.

Extend (Faith in Action)

Do not dwell on the fall. Take one step today that shows you are rising again, whether it is a prayer, an act of courage, or a step toward your goal.

Reflection And Application

Think of an area where you feel knocked down. Write down one action you will take today to rise again with determination.

Inspirational Quote by Jefferson O Imgbi

"Resilience is not measured by how often you fall but by how often you rise."

Listen and Watch this Episode of Inspirational Quotes by Jefferson on YouTube

Let Us Pray

Lord, lift me when I fall and give me the strength to rise again. Teach me to see every setback as an opportunity for renewal. Let my rising bring glory to Your name and inspire others to stand with courage. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Here are the links to some of our YouTube Playlist:

Mental Health Conditions          Inspirational Quotes by Jefferson      Mental Illness and Recovery

A Final Thought with Jefferson   The Sure Word Audio and Video Blog Post    Living with Purpose
 
Overcoming Adversity                Faith and Despair               Inspiration for Uncertain Times

Words of Encouragement          The Bible Verse of the Day    Spiritual Motivation

Covid-19 & Coronavirus            Strength and Bravery          Conflicts And Resolution

Personal and Spiritual Growth    Time Management               The Sure Word Capsule
                 
Marriage and Relationship