Regarding adversity and adversaries: "2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing."
Adversity and adversaries knock off the burrs and smooth our rough edges. It's always easier in hindsight to look fondly at foes and misfortune but it is the hardship that grows a man. Yet, it is the victory that makes the struggle worthwhile and turns the bitterness to sweetness.
But, as James points out, You have to have the ardor and perseverance to get to the sweet part. Perhaps it is the struggle that makes you value the prize more.
Adversity and adversaries knock off the burrs and smooth our rough edges. It's always easier in hindsight to look fondly at foes and misfortune but it is the hardship that grows a man. Yet, it is the victory that makes the struggle worthwhile and turns the bitterness to sweetness.
But, as James points out, You have to have the ardor and perseverance to get to the sweet part. Perhaps it is the struggle that makes you value the prize more.