We can do all things through Christ, who strengthens us.
At times it may seem that our trials are focused on areas of our lives and parts of our souls with which we seem least able to cope. Since personal growth is an intended outcome of these challenges, it should come as no surprise that the trials can be very personal—almost laser guided to our particular needs or weaknesses.
A pattern in the scriptures and in life shows that many times the darkest, most dangerous tests immediately precede remarkable events and tremendous growth. “After much tribulation come the blessings.”
In the midst of problems, it is nearly impossible to see that the coming blessings far outweigh the pain, humiliation, or heartbreak we may be experiencing at the time. “No chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.”
Not one of the trials and tribulations we face is beyond our limits, because we have access to help from the Lord. We can do all things through Christ, who strengthens us.
“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
“Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.” (Romans 8:35, 37)
This is truly amazing! I could/need to read it everyday. You are an angel!! ♥ you big time!
ReplyDeleteThis post was just amazing, especially for my family right now. My husband was let go from his job last week, and we've been dealing with the frustration of uncertainty. I can honestly say that if it weren't for our unfailing faith in The Gospel, we would be very lost and would be feeling extremely hopeless right now.
ReplyDeleteJust what I needed to read today.
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