Trials and Tribulations

Romans 5: 1-5

Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God. And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

These past couple of months have been pretty hard for me for a variety of reasons. And I'm sure we have all gone through this some time or another but we end up having a pity party for ourselves. (And I throw a mean pity party...) But it's during those time when God is trying to teach us something. This is something that Paul had a good grip on; both trials and tribulations as well as how to respond. (See passage above) So the next couple of posts will be centered on what God has been teaching me. And while it has been painful at times, I know that the end result is just being drawn closer and closer to my savior

In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls.

1 Pet 1:6-9