To be a content Christian and happy with life,
we need to see life as a series of problem solving and learning opportunities.
Because the problems we face will either overwhelm and overpower us or grow and develop us.
Thus, the path of joy is determined by how we respond to them.
Unfortunately, most people including Christians will fail to see God's hand in their life.
At this moment you are in one of three storm categories;
either you just came out of a one,
or you are in a one right now,
or you are headed into one.
So when God tests you,
or bad stuff happens,
we need to see it as a time for you to learn and to trust Him by changing what is wrong with you while putting His promises in your heart and feet.
And when it is over we can look back and see that our trials have been necessary.
We are better, He is glorified!
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