trouble is just growth opportunities

Hebrews 6:1 - "Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God."


There have been times in my Christian walk that I just want to give up.  It seemed like the trouble was going to last forever, and then maybe more trouble began.  But, if you're a child of God and have a relationship with Him, then you have something that the world does not.  Eternal life!


We can't seem to see the growth or opportunities while we're in the struggles, but there will come a day when we will see the amazing outcome; the grace that God gives to those who love and follow Him.


Without God's strength that He gives us daily, we can't see the opportunity that awaits.


Whatever you're facing today may look like an impossible situation, but stay with God.  He will never leave is in defeat. He will ALWAYS have a way out, and believe it or not, we will be thankful for it some day.  


I've experienced this growth in my own walk with God.  Last year was probably the most challenging in my Christian life, but I dived into the Word of God, kept professing that He will get me through this, and He did.  I came out closer to God, a fire to read the Bible more, and a humility that only comes from His divine intervention.


Trouble will come, be ready!