I can do all this through him who gives me strength. (Philippians 4;13) 

As I read this letter of Paul to those who have become believers in the Jewish Messiah, I realize they were facing unimaginable persecution and trials.  These new Believers have found something in this man, Jesus, that caused them to leave the Roman pantheon of gods to embrace a newfound faith.  They were willing to die for that faith. 

Paul, himself, through a miraculous conversion, found himself the object of ridicule and persecution. Yet he was able to write with a firm conviction, that those who stand firm will receive their reward in the world to come.

We too, face a world that has become secular and non-believing.  Our children have been seduced by the social media of lies and distortions of the Christian world view.   It seems that the evil inclinations of the heart have taken control of thousands.  Bombings, murder, various assaults, have become the norm in dealing with controversy. Violence now replaces meaningful dialogue. 

I found this poem written by DJ Ediger that is meaningful to all of us.  She expresses the idea, that, Yes………. all things are possible to those of us who have become Christians. I hope this encourages you as it did me.  (I have edited her poem and added my own thoughts)

 When mountains, rise too steep to climb,
 When hope seems lost, there is no time,
  I draw my strength from Christ above,
 Empowered by His boundless love.
Through trials, fierce and storms that roar,
 His power lifts, I am restored.
 With faith in Him, I can face each day.
 All things are possible, I say!
 Not my might , but by His grace,
            I find His will.
 With every trial, He makes a way,
 Renewing my spirit, day by day.
  So, I press on, my heart secure,
Through Christ, all things I can endure.
For in His strength my hope remains,
 A victory sure, a faith secure.