The storms and trials of life may rage, but perspective changes everything. You will miss out on being used by God. Are trials hard? But I would never trade any of my trials because of what God did through them. God entrusts us with trials because he is using us for his glory. He is at work in us, through us and around us. Take courage. He is working. In times of trial, it is important to dedicate yourself to prayer. Become an ABWE prayer partner! Most recently prior, Kyle, his wife Heather, and their children he served in Tanzania.
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Please read our privacy policy to find out more. Skip to main content. Time is short. Eternity matters. Help missionaries get to the field. Search form Search this site. Give Contact My Account Locations. Search this site. Article Missionary Life. We assume that by serving God in ministry, we are entitled to ease.
But we forget that God shapes his servants through trials. Trials prepare me for service even little trials. Trials sanctify me. Trials make me depend on God. Trials show others that God is dependable. Trials show us and others that God is infinitely valuable. Trials are an opportunity for reward. Trials may be spiritual warfare. Trials may be for discipline.
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Last year a friend of mine was fired for refusing to do something unethical that his boss asked him to do. His unemployment was a problem - but it saved him from being convicted and sent to prison a year later when his boss actions were uncovered. God is far more interested in your character than your comfort. Your relationship to God and your character are the only two things you're going to take with you into eternity.
We can rejoice when we run into problems they help us learn to be patient. And patience develops strength of character in us and helps us trust God more each time we use it until finally our hope and faith are strong and steady.
Here's the point: God is at work in your life - even when you do not recognize it or understand it. But it's much easier and profitable when you cooperate with Him! Article by Rick Warren, Saddleback Church. From Rick Warren's Ministry Toolbox, a free weekly e-newsletter for those in ministry. Used with permission.
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