A few of my good friends have experienced extreme heartache the past few weeks.
One lost her brother last week.
One has a friend in a life-threatening condition due to a bus accident.
Even though it's hard for some people to believe that there is a God when we are surrounded by experiences like these.
We MUST remember, God gives us trials to make us stronger. It refines us. It gives us chances to grow.
Through him, we learn to rely on him, look to him and search for comfort.
"Earth life includes tests, trials, and tribulations, and some of the trials we face in life can be excruciating. Whether it be illness, betrayal, temptations, loss of a loved one, natural disasters, or some other ordeal, affliction is part of our mortal experience. Many have wondered why we must face difficult challenges. We know that one reason is to provide a trial of our faith to see if we will do all the Lord has commanded" -Paul V. Johnson, a member of the seventy for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
God bless each of my friends. Their strength through these times are incredible.
Love this. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteElder Schenk. He's in so many people's prayers and is a very strong kid....if that's who you are talking about.
I'll keep your dear friends in my prayers as well. It's amazing seeing their strength because it strengthens me too.
God is great. It's times like these we tend to see it more often.
♥ xoxo.