Bible Verse: Ruth 2:20

“The Lord bless him!” Naomi said to her daughter-in-law. “He has not stopped showing his kindness to the living and the dead.”

Strength of character includes attributes like resilience, integrity, courage, and wisdom, enabling an individual to face challenges with determination and act in ways that are consistent with their values and principles. These traits are recognized for the strength they create in individuals. Throughout the Book of Ruth, Naomi displays strength of character in the face of adversity. Instead of giving in to bitterness or despair, she resolves to make the best of her circumstances and make a difficult journey back to Bethlehem. She showed love for her daughters-in-law when she encouraged them to go back to their families so they could remarry and secure a future. Naomi helped Ruth navigate through the customs and traditions that Ruth was new to, leading to Ruth marrying Boaz and having a child thereby preserving the lineage. Through everything that she went through Naomi never stopped believing and trusting in God’s promises.

The Lesson: We can learn from Naomi’s strength of character by being resilient in the face of adversity. Surround yourself with positive and supportive people. Seek out friends, family, or mentors who uplift you during tough times. Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. Instead of seeing setbacks as failures, view them as chances to learn and improve. Remember that setbacks are temporary, and with the help of the Lord, you have the capacity to adapt and overcome anything.