Let's face it, life is never easy. No matter how good we believe we have it, there is a problem waiting just around the corner. If we are not fully prepared for this we may be caught off guard. We may not have any protection. Being prepared for tragedy is not easy. It takes dedication and time. It takes strength. It takes character.
God did not want to make everything simple for us. Our character does not grow with simplicity. It grows with complexity during hard times. We are challenged to trust in the Lord and to do his will. I admit that a lot of heartache had to be thrown my way to realize this.
Recently a friend on mine reminded me of her favorite verse. I was telling her how heartbroken I am because my youngest boy has a terminal genetic disease that may not be cured. He has been having a very difficult time with the heat of the summer and his seizures are getting much worse. This is the verse she read to me:
God did not want to make everything simple for us. Our character does not grow with simplicity. It grows with complexity during hard times. We are challenged to trust in the Lord and to do his will. I admit that a lot of heartache had to be thrown my way to realize this.
Recently a friend on mine reminded me of her favorite verse. I was telling her how heartbroken I am because my youngest boy has a terminal genetic disease that may not be cured. He has been having a very difficult time with the heat of the summer and his seizures are getting much worse. This is the verse she read to me: