Trials can produce endurance and strength. Thomas Manton, a 1600s Puritan, had this to say about living a life without trials: "While all things are quiet and comfortable, we live by a sense rather than by faith." Think about a soldier's worth; when do you think he or she is most valuable in times of peace or war? Certainly, they are more valuable in times of conflict. God purposes through trials to give us greater strength. Each trial exercises and trains your spiritual muscles, i.e. your faith, for the next trial. Consider this, you can't earn strong muscles with just one trip to the gym. It is a process one goes through. The next time you are in a trial, remember God's purpose for you. It will enable you to lift a bit more.
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