it's about our character. I heard a pastor once say that it seemed Americans tend to pray that God will lighten their loads, but that in his country people are forced to pray that God would strengthen their backs. When it comes to adversity, I have to admit, I don't always have a "bring it on" type attitude. Yet, I know the times when I have become strongest were through trials. Father, help me remember to welcome trials as opportunities to build character.
Not only so, but we[c] also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us." Romans 5:3-5
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