To be an overcomer, you have to realize that your God is a big God! He is well able to deliver you from any adverse situation. And He wants to! No situation is hopeless when He is on the scene.
First John 4:4 says, “You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” God is making sure you overcome. Don’t limit the greatness of His power toward you (Eph. 1:19), and don’t settle for less than His best.
Karen writes, I once heard a story about some college students who settled for less. On the day of their literature final, their professor stood before the class and offered them a choice. He said, “If you want a guaranteed automatic C, you can leave right now and not take the test.” Half the class left, delighted that they would pass the class without having to take the test. To the remaining students who stayed behind, the professor spoke about ten minutes, sharing some things from his heart. He told them that he was proud of them for aiming higher than a C, and that good things come to those who are willing to work hard, maintain their character, and help others. He also told them to expect good things, and to keep demanding more of themselves than mediocre. Then he said, “For those of you who stayed behind and were willing to try for better than a C on the test, I’m giving you an automatic A. You’re dismissed. I imagine that when the first group of students heard what had happened, they were kicking themselves. They had been willing to settle for a C. To be safe, they had limited their potential, and they missed out on a greater opportunity.