Trials

     Have you ever had to face something hard?  Have you ever had a HUGE change in your life, that crushed you?  Many people have, and someday you might also.  Sometimes terrible things happen to us.  Sometimes unspeakable things happen that just leave us feeling empty and lonely.  It happens to many people, and other people have never had that feeling.  Well, I will tell you something.  It has happened to me.  When I was young my parents divorced.  There are days when I think the world is awesome, and there are other days when I just never want to get out of bed.  But you know what?  We MUST keep fighting.  Don't let trials and storms leave you lonely and depressed.   God gives us these trials. Some of you might be asking, "WHY?", don't worry I asked the same question.  Then one night while reading in James I found the answer, James 1:2-4 says, " ²Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, ³ because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. ⁴ Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."  So even though it is hard and sad, and even though you may feel lonely, we should be happy.  Because through this trial you grow stronger, and closer to God.
      Even though we go through hard times, and feel so sad and terrible, there is a reason.  You see we are a small piece in His beautiful puzzle.  Who knows!  One day maybe you will meet someone who is going through the same trouble you are going through.  Maybe they need your help.  God has a wonderful plan for all of us, He has a plan just for you!  So we go through hard times, yes.  God never promised believing in Him was going to be easy!  He never promised that!
     Sometimes God has to give us these trials so when He is ready to give you His plan you will be ready to.  And when these hard time come, God wants you to come closer to Him.  He wants you to learn more about His love.  It may sound weird that God would give us something that would make us feel sad, but it helps us in the end.  Just remember James 1:2-4, and when hard times come what will you do?  Will you draw closer to God?  Or turn away?