The theme of conquering the difficulties we encounter in life is conveyed by the title of ” rising above your circumstances.” Although we are not spared from confronting challenging situations as believers, we are called to overcome them. We are urged to put our faith in God’s protection and provision in order to overcome obstacles.

So yes, we can rise above our difficult situations and we can become better, by first and foremost recognizing and acknowledging that we are not victims but rather active players and creators of our playing field, and then by intentionally reconstructing our views.

You can rise above the storms in your life by taking your eyes off physical circumstances and turn your eyes of faith to the powerful and effective word of God. Ephesians 3:20 says that God is able to do exceedingly and abundantly above all that we can think or ask according to the power that works in us.

In the story of Lazarus, Jesus shows us 4 principles to help us R.I.S.E. above our circumstances. Realize God’s love for us. When Lazarus was sick, the bible says the Lord “loved the one who was sick” and that Jesus “loved Martha, Mary, and Lazarus.” Jesus made you on purpose for a purpose because He loves you and loves to work in His children.