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Nov 18, 2020 · One good thing God does through hardship is make us more like Jesus, who “learned obedience through what he suffered” (Heb. 5:8). 5. Trials equip us to comfort others. In our trials, God means to comfort us so abundantly that we overflow with compassionate care for others.
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“Trials teach us what we are; they dig up the soil, and let us see what we are made of.” – Charles Spurgeon “Prayer is the best armor against all trials.” “A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials.” “Being on a spiritual path does not prevent you from facing the darkness, but it teaches you how to use the darkne...
Think of trials as training! God has to train His troops. Have you ever heard of any staff sergeant who got to where he was without going through tough situations? God has to prepare His children for the future.
I remember when I said, “why God, why this, and why that?” God told me to wait for His timing. God has delivered me in the past, but when you are going through bad times all you’re thinking about is right now. I’ve seen God use trials to build me up, answer different prayers, open doors, help others, and I’ve seen many miracles where I knew it was ...
James 1:12“God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.” Galatians 6:9“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Hebrews 10:35-36 “So do not throw away your confidence; it wil...
Sometimes we have to admit we just don’t know and instead of going crazy and trying to find out why, we must trust in the Lord that He knows best. Isaiah 55:8-9 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts th...
Sometimes we suffer because of our own foolish decisions. Also, remember, we should never test God. In my life I’ve suffered because I followed the wrong voice. I did my will instead of God’s will. I can’t blame Godfor my mistakes, but what I can say is God brought me through it and made me stronger and smarter in the process. Hosea 4:6 “My people ...
2 Corinthians 12:7 “even though I have received such wonderful revelations from God. So to keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud.” Proverbs 18:12 “Before destruction a man’s heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.” 1 Peter 5:6-8 “Humble yourselve...
Hebrews 12:5-11 “And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? It says, “My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.” Endure hardship as di...
2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, the...
God wants to spend time with you, but you lost your first love. You’re doing all these things for Jesus, but you’re not spending quality quiet time with the Lord. Revelation 2:2-5 “I know what you do, how you work hard and never give up. I know you do not put up with the false teachings of evil people. You have tested those who say they are apostle...
Jul 5, 2023 · Therefore, for the believer, all trials and tribulations must have a divine purpose. As in all things, God’s ultimate purpose for us is to grow more and more into the image of His Son (Romans 8:29). This is the goal of the Christian, and everything in life, including the trials and tribulations, is designed to enable us to reach that goal.
- The Trial of Disappointment. Life often brings unexpected disappointments—unmet expectations, shattered dreams, or failed plans. We may face disappointments in relationships, career, or personal aspirations.
- The Trial of Loneliness. Loneliness is a profound human experience that can leave us feeling isolated and abandoned. Even Jesus, our Savior, experienced deep loneliness in the Garden of Gethsemane when His disciples fell asleep (Matthew 26:36-46).
- The Trial of Failure. Failure is a universal human experience. We may stumble and fall in various areas of life—relationships, academics, careers, or personal endeavors.
- The Trial of Uncertainty. Uncertainty can leave us feeling anxious and overwhelmed. The future may seem unclear, and we may not know what lies ahead. Abraham, known as the father of faith, faced uncertainty when God called him to leave his homeland and journey to an unknown destination (Genesis 12:1-4).
Jan 27, 2016 · God calls us to bear one another’s burdens in community and love. (Eph. 4:32; 2 Cor. 1:3-4; Col 3:12) Take Responsibility for Your Actions. Our mistakes teach us that we are responsible for our thoughts, words, emotions, and actions. While others influence our decisions, we are ultimately responsible for our choices.
Trials can teach us that faith in God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ is the source of inner strength. President David O. McKay (1873-1970) recounted the testimony of one of the survivors of the ill-fated Martin handcart company, who said: “We suffered beyond anything you can imagine and many died of exposure and starvation, but …
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Apr 15, 2019 · And from His example, we see how to endure trials. In this post, we’ll see ten truths to remember during trials. Each of these truths we see in Christ’s life in the hours before and during His crucifixion. Each of these can serve as an anchor point for our perspective during difficult times. Here they are—ten truths to remember during ...
