“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.”
~Anne Bradstreet
I love these words of Anne Bradstreet. Without the cold and difficulties of winter, would we appreciate spring so much? Or would we just take it for granted? And after times of trials and difficulties, don’t we better appreciate the simple pleasures of an ordinary day?
Paul has a slightly different slant on difficulties. He encourages us to “glory in our sufferings” because we learn so many great character traits through our sufferings.
Romans 5:3 “Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance, perseverance, character, and character, hope.”
Father God, forgive me for griping and complaining when difficulties surround me. Instead, let me see how you are teaching me perseverance, character, and hope. Thank you for helping me to grow.
Growing Our Faith Together 