Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, James 1:2
Somehow there are those out there who believe if you love Jesus nothing bad is going to happen to you. Also others I have heard think it is stupid to pray because they know of those who prayed and still really bad junk happened. All I know is if you follow God he is shaping you into the vessel he wants you to be.God does help you endure and get through things but some things are for your own good even though it may not seem so at the time. If you keep in mind that our time on earth is so very short then you realize you are on a journey.Your prayers are important and loving God is too. You may not understand everything but what is the alternative? A life separated from God for eternity. My friend God loves you and he loves it when you talk to him in prayer each day. Sometimes tough times do bring you closer if you can just hang on to hope.PRAYER: Lord I pray for those people who have had tragedy in their life and don’t understand it to not run away from you. Help those who are sad and forlorn to run harder to the cross. In Jesus’ name. Amen.Note: I got the idea for title from a Church by the Glades sermon.
Becky: Some friends and I have learned that we have grown because of those 'tough times.' A dear saint of the church I was in once told our group, "It is when we are in the valleys that we grow."
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That is exactly right.
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