Same old is comfortable. Same old is familiar. Same old is easy. But....Same old doesn't challenge us. Same old doesn't change us. Same old doesn't prepare us for the greater things ahead. Same old doesn't grow us in our spiritual walk with the Lord. Same old, doesn't bless us.
I believe God allows trials in our lives to bless us. Pain means we are being loved by God enough that He is pruning us to bear fruit. We, as believers, need to recognize God's pruning as being helpful, not painful. Life is too short to miss out on God's wonderful opportunities and blessings. Life is too short to go through trials and come out empty!
Blessings,
Dalinda
I was on a conference meeting (Spiritual Fitness) last night; the Pastor spoke about CHARACTER VS COMFORT. He talked about how society is now drawn to comfort more than character. Most folks prefer the easy way out; I used to be in the same boat; but, realized (through God's guidance) that it only leads to more issues eventually. Some people will rather choose to be comfort at the expense of the character/reputation. He also mentioned that, our individual character traits will reflect our reputation; in order words, a person's reputation is a product of his characters. We ought to choose to live our lives in a way that reflection nothing but God's glory and love. Unfortunately, we live in a dispensation in which social vices have become the new normal; and, Godly and good principles are under attack.
ReplyDeleteWith respect to trials; It is in the crucible of our personal and private trials and tribulations that our noblest dreams are born; and, God's grace is given in compensation for all of our troubles - Wintley Phipps.
- Cyrus