True purpose isn’t dictated by applause or disapproval. If you base your self-worth on the fickle nature of public opinion, you will be exhausted. Focus on the mission, not the applause. 2. Resilience: Rising from the Ashes
Lystra was a place of high drama, extreme adversity, and immense spiritual growth. It reminds us that: Mob mentality is fleeting; truth is lasting. lystra
The best leaders are often formed in the toughest environments. What "Lystra" are you facing right now? Keep going. I can help by: True purpose isn’t dictated by applause or disapproval
When Paul healed a man crippled from birth in Lystra, the crowd immediately tried to worship him and Silas as gods [Acts 14:11-13]. It was a chaotic high point. Yet, just shortly after, opposing leaders arrived, and the crowd turned, stoning Paul and leaving him for dead outside the city [Acts 14:19]. The best leaders are often formed in the
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