Do I Have the Courage to "Run Toward Challenges?"

Some of Sarah Young's words were that particularly spoke to me are: "Anything that tends to make you anxious is a growth opportunity. Instead of running away from these challenges, embrace them..." That is sometimes difficult to accept in my opinion! However, we continue to read in many scriptures and Bible studies about these "opportunities for growth." In one of my recent Sunday School classes, the author of our material went so far as to say that we should/could say to ourselves when events in life become difficult: "School is now in session!!" In other words, it's time to grow and learn!

Today's reading and scriptures tell us clearly what to do during anxious and/challenging times. Simply lean on our Lord. Below are two different versions of today's scripture from Proverbs. It is often helpful to me to clarify and embrace such powerful passages by reading them from many different versions of the Bible.

Proverbs 3:5-6 - King James Version
     Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
     And He shall direct your paths.


Proverbs 3:5-6 - The Message
        Trust God from the bottom of your heart;
    don’t try to figure out everything on your own.
Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go;
    he’s the one who will keep you on track.

Please share with me and other readers when you find Bible versions that are especially meaningful to you about a day's devotional.