None of us are innocent, and God testing us isn't necessarily a punishment. However, we can choose to let our trials make us weaker if we want to. We can just say to ourselves, "Oh no poor me wah wah wah I'm such a victim!" or we can let God make us stronger through the trials that He gives us by taking what He has given to us and using it to help other people that have been through or even are going through the trials that we've been through.
For example, a boy goes a whole year without making any friends, does some stupid things and feels unloved. This boy has a choice.
- He can say "I'm done." and end it.
- He can even push through but at the same time make sure that everyone knows that he's a victim.
- Or he can push forward, persevere through his trial, and use this experience to help people. In his instance, he can stand up for people being bullied, people that feel unloved, and people that did the stupid things just like he did.
These aren't necessarily even just Christian principles. It's simply using the evil given to you and using it to make the world a better place. I know that this world isn't all butterflies and roses and that a lot of the things that we face are very difficult. I also know that it's easier said than done, but I hope that you persevere through your trials and that this blog inspires you to look at your trials in a more positive way. I hope that you think of this every time you face something hard, even if you don't know Christ like I do.
3 comments:
A brother and a son all in one. So amazing to see your heart for the hurting. May each word on this blog come from the heart desiring God...so cool.
What a timely post! I have learned through my life to see trials as a time of growth--but I think sometimes I forget that growing pains HURT! wry grin Thanks for sharing!
I hope your blog can be used to minister to students your age who really need to hear this -- as well as some older folks who could hear it too. Keep on sharing!
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