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Tests, Trial,  and Transformations 

Being a follower of Christ can be hard—there’s no guarantee that we will be immune to adversity. In fact, it seems as a child of God we are almost guaranteed it. God called Joshua to lead His people into a land where giants already lived. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were thrown into a fiery furnace for not bowing down to a false god. Joseph was sold into slavery by his own family. And even Jesus was crucified on a cross.

Perhaps, you too are facing difficulties so shattering you wonder if it’s even possible to pick up the pieces. You wonder why a good and loving God would even allow such events. There is good news for you. God has this amazing way of taking the most painful circumstances and situations in our lives and using them in ways we  could never imagine. 

Maybe you’re facing some unbelievable challenges and you want to give up. Jesus said, “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).

Too often we want to push away the darkness, but some of God’s best work happens when we go through it. Don’t try to get to the end to quickly. Sometimes we need to stay the course and let God do what only God can do. He truly does make beauty out of ashes.