What "Good" are Trials?

"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." ~Romans 8:28


I've been really sad this week for my friend. I've been feeling fearful too. I've even asked God, "Why?" I've also asked God for a miracle...to turn this whole sad situation around.

So now, I wait. I wait and I pray. I know God will answer. It may not be the answer I'm hoping for but HE has an answer...and the thought of can tempt me to be more sad and more afraid.

Have you ever been here? Have you ever had to fight for faith? Faith to believe that however God answers...it will be the right answer. HE is perfect and never makes mistakes. HE is good even when circumstances are not. Do you believe that as truth?

This is where your faith becomes real, ladies. In the trials of life, will you trust God? Will you bless HIS name when HE takes away or gives you a different answer than hoped for?

Scripture says to consider it all JOY when trials come. How is that possible? I know its NOT possible apart from the Holy Spirit working in our sad or fearful heart. HE provides comfort, peace, strength, and grace to overcome any fear or worry. God promises to never give you more than you can handle...He will be with you!

In James 1, it says, the testing of your faith develops perseverance-which means: "the ability to press on through hard times". So from this Scripture we can see trials cause you to persevere and mature (grow) in your faith...and that's "a good" you can always find in any trial that comes your way.

~Have you ever asked God, "Why?"
~Do you think through your own trials, you are learning to persevere and grow in faith?