Do you ever wonder why people who live a faithful life struggle so much? And some people who are living a life of sin have it so easy. I'm sure we've all wondered this at some point during our trials, what am I doing wrong?, what are you trying to teach me? Ryan and I were talking about this the other day and it got me thinking that maybe those who go through such terrible times are somehow meant to serve a higher purpose later. That God believes in them enough to "teach" them or "mold" them into something for his purpose. Maybe the people we see around us with all the money and toys aren't spiritualy ready for one of God's lessons in life. So let me ask you this, would you rather lead a life in God's hands allowing him to shape you for his purpose, or would you rather lead a life of ease? I believe we choose which path to take and wether or not we learn anything along the way, I believe God has molded me into the person I am and will be and I wouldn't change a thing.

5 Comments:
At 1:43 PM,
Jay said…
I have also spent time wondering the exact same thing.
The conclusion I have come to is that, do I wish for the gifts of the world or the gifts of Heaven?
I'm trying for the Greater!
At 6:16 PM,
WAstateMom said…
It only "appears" that others have everything. They are putting on a good "game" face and pretending that money, success and material wealth bring happiness, but it does not. True happiness, peace and joy come from knowing HIM and following His will!! Appearances can be deceiving and who is the deceiver and chief of all liars?.....Satan. He would like nothing more than to steal your joy and victory!!
At 8:14 PM,
Swinging Sammy said…
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. 1 Peter 1:6&7
"...I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on my name and I will answer them; I will say, 'They are my people,' and they will say, 'The LORD is our God.'" Zechariah 13:9b-10
I agree with you that we are tested and purified for greater work later on. I just hope I pass the tests...
At 8:29 PM,
wowgirl said…
I'm for sure in the life according to God's wishes and facing what trails and lessons may come, but I do like to visit with those who seem to have it all and play with all of their fun toys:)
At 6:55 PM,
Four-Leaf K' lover said…
I have been thinking about the same thing myself...actually Chris and I. God has something greater than we can imagine planned and that alone keeps us going.
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