adversity any person has ever undergone: “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will” (Matt. 26:39, NIV). Are we, like Christ, willing to face suffering, trials, and other adversities with total trust and submission to the Father’s will? Conquer your adverse circumstances through Christ so that you can maximize your spiritual growth. Scripture assures believers they can “overwhelmingly conquer” all their adversities “through Him who loved us” (Rom.