About the hard times in my life . . .
James 1:2-4 (NIV)
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
Let’s face it. If I’d never had problems, I’d be a big marshmallow. Get me in a hot spot, and I’d puff up into a sticky mess, asking to be eaten alive by the enemy.
God takes the long view. His intended consequence: a tougher, more resilient me.
