Some wisdom for people in trials and troubles

[Sharky]

I'd just like to take the time to give some testimony and hopefully shed light on subjects for people in trials.

If at the moment you're in alot of struggle or have failed tests in the past then this will be perfect for you.

I'd like to show my view point on the subject. I mean, God wants the best for our lives. He said it Himself. "Be fruitful..." He said tons of really encouraging words for us.

When we get into a bit of a pickle, it can be really hard. Sometimes it feels like God is making us suffer but He really isn't. When we go through trials, it can be anything from financial situations to parental divorce to friends commiting earthly crimes against you to betrayal and annoyance. I would want to say that these troubles are kind of like something required for us because it builds us into something. If we didn't suffer, we'd probably be spiritually weak or crippled. Trials build spiritual and even physical strength which once passed, we become stronger.

I'm at the moment at a high point of my life (in my meaning i mean that there's no problems at the moment. Sort of like passed my previous trial so i'm in a season of fullness if you will ) and i really want to use this moment to say that the next trial is coming soon. We should face it with optimism and faith. Not go: "Oh dear me. This is such a stupid life i have. God is punishing me etc etc etc " but more like "Bring it ON! I'm ready to be trained. To be shaped into something awesome! "

My next trial and trouble is coming soon. I know because it's inevitable at the moment since i'm still growing. But i know that during that time, it will make me stronger which prepares me for God's awesome plan. I'm going to face it hard like never before with God! Anyone else?

 

[Gerry]

Sharky, you never cease to amaze me! Your wisdom exceeds far your years!

 

[altya]

I agree with Gerry, thanks for posting this.

I am now in a trail and know that I will come out on the other side much stronger.

Sometimes, after being equipped with the armor of God we have to STAND and this is not always so easy. I desire to run as fast as I can in the opposite direction but through the strength of God I am able to stand.

Whatever the trial, God commands Christians to REJOICE. How is this possible? by recognizing that God can use these problems and tribulations to produce Christians who are “MATURE and COMPLETE. Trials, which test us as fire refines or (see 1 Pet. 1:7), lead to a more settled, stable Christian character; and as we continue taking a Christian viewpoint on trials, this perseverance will be able to finish its work of producing strong, mature, unshakable believers.

 

[aaron]

Thank you Sharky.

 

[GraftMeIn]

Nice work Sharky!

As long as we make Jesus our light house we will be able to make it through any storm that blows our way. And there will always be storms blowing through. When the Lord gets us through those storms it makes us all the more thankful that we have Him by our side.