Life teaches us a lot of things. From the simplest to the most complex. At some point, we face tribulation when we become complacent in whatever situation we are in that we forget how to improve ourselves or check the status of our own performance.
Then the TEACHER comes a long with a test so heavy that we are shaken from the inside and out. The teacher may come in a form of a friend, a colleague, a family member, a parent or a student. The initial reaction of an immature person, is to be angry and at the most, hate the ONE who brings the lesson; but a mature person whose spirit is rooted in Jesus, will thank God for the test and will begin to reflect on what must be done in order to pass the test.
Sometimes we are blinded by anger over "the teacher" whenever our convenience or comfort zone is questioned, but should we really? Must we react immediately before reflecting what is our cooperation in why we are being TAUGHT a lesson?
I found this amazing statement from Fritz Cherry on how we should look at trials in life. It says "Think of trials as training." God has to train His troops. Have you ever heard of any staff sergeant who got to where he was without going through tough situations? God has to prepare His children for the future.
Don't try to explain everything that is going on in your life, because you just. Most times, you simply have to trust God, that His test is for the best and for your improvement.
"Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. 14 But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. 15 Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death." (James 1:12-15, ESV)
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