During life's toughest times, it's easy to wonder why we face such challenges. Pastor T.F. Tenney had a great way of looking at it: "Sometimes God will pull you out of the fire, and sometimes He'll make you fireproof."
It’s comforting to remember that whether we’re rescued from our trials or strengthened to endure them, it’s all for our good. The Bible even encourages us in James 1 to see tough times as opportunities to grow stronger in faith and patience. So next time you’re in the fire, remember, it might just be shaping you to be complete and resilient.
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance." — James 1:2-3