Undeserved Hardhip

"Undeserved Hardship Bears Fruit When Borne with Christ" - Pastor Vikram

"For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God... To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps." — 1 Peter 2:19, 21

There is a specific kind of ache that comes from suffering you didn’t ask for and didn't cause.

It’s the "undeserved hardship"—the layoff despite your hard work, the illness despite your health, or the betrayal despite your loyalty. Our natural instinct is to protest: "This isn't right."

And you’re right. It isn’t. But in the Kingdom of God, the "unfair" is often the soil for the supernatural.

When we face hardship we've earned (consequences of our own mistakes), we learn repentance. But when we face hardship we haven't earned, we are invited into a unique intimacy with Jesus because Jesus was the only person in history who suffered perfectly undeserved hardship. When we "bear up" under unjust pain while keeping our eyes on Him, we aren't just enduring; we are participating in the "fellowship of His sufferings" (Philippians 3:10). We begin to look, act, and love more like Him because we are walking the exact path He trod.

But the key is we need to bear it WITH Him. Not on our own.

If we bear that pressure alone, we often find bitterness, resentment, or exhaustion. But when we bear it with Christ, the pressure produces a different kind of vintage:

A Refined Character: Like gold in the fire, the "unjust" parts of life burn away our pride and self-reliance, leaving behind a soul that shines with God’s peace.

Supernatural Resilience & Strength : You discover a strength that isn't yours. It is $Strength_{Total} = Strength_{Self} + Grace_{God}$. When your strength hits zero, His grace remains constant.

A Harvest for Others: The most powerful testimony is not the person who is blessed when everything goes right; it is the person who is joyful when everything goes wrong. Your endurance becomes a "map" for others lost in their own dark valleys.

Today maybe a good time to reflect - 

Am I currently trying to "solve" my hardship through my own strength, or am I "bearing up" under it with a consciousness of God's presence?

Can I trust that even if the situation is unfair, God is still a just God?

If you are unsure - do reach out to us and we can share some more or connect you to someone who can help support. 

Monday Reset: Consulting the Divine

 

Read: 2 Samuel 5 :23

When we read the Bible, or recollect the various writings, do not look on them as mere stories. They are a lighthouse to guide us.

One of the primary characters of the Bible is King David. While his personal life maybe what it was, professionally he made a very successful king and a great warrior and leader.

But what can we learn from him?

Recall David and the Philistines. He had just beaten them hollow in war and yet they rise again against them. In that situation what would you or I have done? Filled with the confidence and joy of victory, would we not have rushed back again to fight them?

Not so David. 

He stepped back, consulted God and only after receiving the go ahead, did he go and fight and win again.

In our own lives, how many times do we consult God? Do we do it before every action? Or do we do it only when we feel unsure and not confident.

Usually, we take action first then pray for its success. Wrong.

Pray and consult God first and then wait for success.

This week let us practise consulting God in every action or decision we need to take - personally or professionally.

Heavenly Father- as we start the week, we bring to you every situation, action and decision we will face this week. We do not know what will make or break us. But you know Father, so we put it to you for your direction. Show us what you would have us do. Amen.

Have a great week.

Monday Morning Reset:

What does Monday Feel like? A deep breath at the start of the week? A moment to realign your heart before everything begins moving again?

Mondays can feel like a rush — a fresh start wrapped in pressure, expectations, and long to‑do lists. But before the week begins to pull you in every direction, God invites you to pause… to reset… to remember who goes before you.

“My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.”

— Exodus 33:14 (KJV)

A reset doesn’t mean starting over. It means starting with Him.

Lay down the weight you carried from last week.

Receive the strength God has already prepared for you.

Step into the week with peace instead of pressure.

Trust that nothing ahead of you is bigger than the God within you. 

You don’t need to have everything figured out today.

You just need to take the first step with Him.

Monday Morning Reset: New Mercies for a New Week

​“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” — Lamentations 3:22-23

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The Weekly Word is: "Steadfast"

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Mondays often feel like a mountain we have to climb. We look at the week ahead—the meetings, the chores, the "to-do" lists—and we feel like we have to provide all the energy ourselves.

​But look at the verse above. The word isn't "Your energy is new every morning" or "Your productivity is great." It says His mercies are new.

​You don't have to carry the weight of last week’s mistakes into this week. You don't even have to carry the weight of this week's expectations yet. Today is a fresh slate provided by a God who isn't tired, even if you are.

​Take a deep breath. Read this slowly:

​"Father, thank You for a new Monday. I surrender my 'to-do' list to You. Before I try to be productive, help me to simply be present with You. When the week gets loud, remind me of Your steadfast love. Give me the strength for just today, and the grace to handle whatever comes my way. Amen."

​This week, whenever you feel overwhelmed stop and whisper the word: "Steadfast." Remind yourself that while your circumstances change, His presence remains the same.

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Sabbath Prayers

 

Please join us in our Sunday Prayer for the week. We request your support in adopting prayer points for people mentioned, in your own prayers this week and become vessels of your healing. 

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