What doesn't kill you... makes you stronger?!?

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They say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger... Is this true?!? And if so, how?!? I mean I understand the concept, however I disagree with the fruit of the subject. I challenge you to think on it... if you endure enough, you will become stronger. But at what cost?!? Ex. Let's say a man works a farm and plows his fields. His hands then form calluses from his labor. These sores will hurt and burn for some time, however after some time the skin of his hands will reform and become tougher. So, from that moment on, his hands are more resilient to damage, harder to hurt and just plain STRONGER! Would his touch still feel the same? Would his wife be able to tell the difference in his touch? How about his children? Would this once delicate caress now be hurtful and painful? Would his family accept his affections or recoil from it? So I say... what doesn't kill you make make you stronger... however that strength comes at a cost. It is through Christ that allows us not to lose ourself within these moments.

So, I pray that you, as relationship participates, remind yourself that as you battle against the enemy, yourselves and/or the world, maintain your conversation with God, so He may soften the effect of the situation.

Ad I travel a dark wilderness within my own life, I seek God's voice and will more than ever. For my flesh wishes to rage and turn upon all that I feel has accosted me. I pray that God softens my heart and keep me open to His ways; So my calloused hands may remain soft enough to give affection.