niffer913

I think that trials put us in a place to take a stand or make some sort of decision about what we believe. It puts our faith to the test. Do we really believe God can...? We may be hesitant, unsure, doubleminded about certain things, and our trials can put those things right in front of us and we must make a decison to trust God or not. It is where the rubber hits the road. Are we walking the walk or just talking the talk?

People blame God because they don't want to accept the blame themselves. As we humans so often do, we blame someone else. It's always someone else's fault. Adam did it, Eve did it. In order for us to have free will, God must allow the existence of evil and sin. But He does not tempt us or cause us to sin. We sin of our own accord - our own sinful desires and shortcomings lead us down that road. These two questions: "Does God tempt us with evil? Does he tempt sinful people with evil? " They make it sound like Christians are not sinful. 'All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.' Christians and non-Christians alike are sinful - and God does not tempt either group. However, Christians' sins are forgiven and covered with the blood of Jesus. As a mother, I try to imagine what it would be like for my kids to always obey me and always act lovingly toward me, because they could not do wrong. It would be great! However, how much greater is it when they come to me of their own accord and express their love and appreciation for me? Loving someone because they want to, is much more powerful than loving because you have to. I think the same goes for us and our love for God. He wants us to desire to love Him, not be forced.

Trials have deepened my faith, and allowed me to see God's answers to my prayers. I have also seen how God works in such incredible, unique ways. He keeps me on my toes. I am not always faithful to the end, but thank goodness the Lord is!