Trials

"We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us - they help us learn to endure. And endurance develops strength of character in us, and character strengthens our confident expectation of salvation. And this expectation will not disappoint us. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love." Romans 5, 3-5
Everybody faces trials and problems  but the question is who rejoices in these times. Do you rejoice my friend? I don`t, honestly. The first thing that comes in my mind when I face problems and trials is that: Why? Why is this happening to me? Why does it has to be so complicated? Why aren`t things the way I want them to be? 
Being a Christian I think of God in these times and it`s almost as if I heard God`s answer to my questions through the Scriptures. In Romans 8,28 he ensures us that He causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God. Hearing his answer I am starting to find my peace and I endure whatever I have to endure because I`m sure that it`s for the best. And indeed as I grow in my faith I realize that all the trials I faced are developing the strength of my character and as my character is strengthened in faith I have hope in every kind of situation. 
To be able to rejoice when trials knock at our door proves great faith in God. 


Heavenly Father thank you for all the trials and problems that develop and strengthen our character. Please give us faith and hope to believe in you as grown up Christians. In Jesus name. Amen.