At my job we have a big red "easy" button sitting on the receptionist desk, like the ones from the Staples commercials. When you push the button it says "That was easy!" As you might have guessed, that button doesn't get pushed very often. As a matter of fact, I wouldn't be surprised if it's collecting dust... because most of the tests we face every day, don't warrant a press of the "Easy button."
"I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much." ~Mother Teresa
Last week's Daily Word talked about how trials are the common threads that unite us all, mainly because we all go through them. I believe these tests serve many purposes that usually amount to making us stronger and wiser individuals. Naturally, it's usually hard to understand this while were in midst of a situation; but, if we stick it out and take the time to reflect on the experience in an objective way, we'll usually realize that we are most likely better for it!
Excerpt from the Daily Word: "Trials"
1. Trials come in various categories: They're physical, emotional, financial, and relational; it's not a one-size fits-all deal. Some are shocking and some are dawn out; some play out in public and some take place in you own private hell. Some are do to you own, or other people's mistakes, while others have nothing whatsoever to do with human shortcomings.
2. Trials test our faith: They bring us back to basics and remind us where our priorities should lie and what we truly believe. Trials force us back to the bedrock of faith upon which our foundation rests.
3. Trials mature us: When we're suffering there's a tendency to try to look for the quick way out. Don't do that. Trials are designed to make us "complete" By letting them do their work, you end up stronger!
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