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Let me ask you a question. Have you ever felt squeezed by life, pressed from every side until you're convinced you're about to snap under the strain? Maybe right now. Today you're facing relentless demands at work. Conflict brewing in your family. Financial pressure that keeps you awake at night.

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Or a health crisis that that's left you physically and emotionally drained. And in the middle of all that, you would be forgiven for wondering, has God forgotten me? If that's you, then hear this truth today. You're not alone and you're not forgotten. Paul knew exactly how it felt to be pushed to the brink. In Romans chapter eight and verses 36 to 37, he writes, as the scriptures say, for your sake we are killed every day.

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We are being slaughtered like sheep. Now, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ who loved us. In other words, we may well be squeezed, but we are not squashed. Paul wasn't some spiritual superhero who glided through life untouched by suffering. In Second Corinthians chapter one and verses 8 to 9, he admits we were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure.

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And we thought we would never live through it. Yet looking back. Paul realized that every trial, every risk, every humiliation became a platform on which God could display his power and presence. And the same is true for us. We can't always choose where the trials come our way, but we can choose how we respond. Think about the diamond for a moment.

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It only becomes a gem under intense pressure. The very forces that could destroy it. Instead, transform it into something breathtaking. Something that reflects light brilliantly. And God wants to do the same in us. So how do we let God's power shine through our struggles? Let me share five practical ways with you. Firstly, ask, what can I learn? Instead of why me?

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Instead of demanding explanations from gods pray. Lord, what do you want to teach me through this? Secondly, name your pressure in prayer. Don't keep it vague. Tell God exactly what's weighing on your heart. He cares about every detail. Thirdly, look for Christ's presence in small ways. It might be a kind word from a friend, a Bible verse that seems written just for you.

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Or the simple beauty of sunlight filtering through the trees. God often whispers encouragement right when you need it most. Fourthly, remember your identity. You're not just surviving hardship. You're becoming more like Jesus. The Holy Spirit is shaping your character to reflect Christ's love, patience, and joy. And number five, lean on your core or church family. Don't isolate yourself.

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Reach out for support, for prayer and for encouragement from fellow believers. Even when it feels like you're at the end of your rope, you're never at the end of your hype. God hasn't abandoned you. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead is at work in your life right now. So today, let's refuse to give up. Let's choose to believe that God can turn our pain into purpose and our trials into powerful testimonies.

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Because in Christ we are more than conquerors, even when life tries to squash us. Let's pray. Lord, in my moments of pressure and fear, remind me that your strength is made perfect in my weakness. Help me to trust you and see how you're working, even in my trials. Amen. Here's something to reflect on today. What pressure are you facing right now that you need to place into God's hands?

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And how might God want you to demonstrate his power through your current trial? Thanks for joining me today on the Battle Drill Daily Devotional. Remember, you might be squeezed, but in Christ you'll never be squashed.