Sometimes I wonder about why we have certain trials in our lives. As I think about the trials in my life, the struggles and the things I've experienced I would never wish upon anyone else. However, the struggles I've had have made me who I am today. Because of where I've been, I have a better relationship with my Heavenly Father.
I remember several years ago when I was living in Arizona. I thought that my life was exactly what I wanted it to be. I thought I knew what happiness was. Looking back, I was as happy as I knew I could be, but the ability to experience even more joy was in my future. I left Arizona in a hurry- and it was because I was following the promptings and direction from my Heavenly Father. I remember being confused and quite heartbroken that I would be leaving my home in Arizona (where I was warm and comfortable) to go back to Washington. I couldn't believe that was the path I was supposed to take.
Looking back now, I know that Heavenly Father knew better- He can see the whole picture, and I just had a little glimpse. But that's not the point of this story right now.
I talked to my dear friend Emily and was sharing my frustrations. She told me that I was brave.
Brave? Me?
I couldn't fathom that a move, and really stepping outside of where I was comfortable would equate to being brave.
But that is exactly what it was.
It wasn't an instantaneous answer. It came many months and years after for me to realize that my faith was strong....is strong. Later I realized that my trust in the Lord lead me to blessings that I never knew I needed and brought me joy I didn't know existed. We can't choose our trials, but we can choose how we react.
How will you choose to evoke strength in your trials?
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