The Lord gave me patience.
I don’t know why.
So I’ll just wait and find out.
The Lord gave me perseverance.
I don’t know why.
So I’ll just keep on trying.
The Lord gave me strength.
I don’t know why.
So I’ll just keep on working harder every day.
The Lord gave me initiative.
I don’t know why.
So I’ll be the first to tell you when I find out.
The Lord gave me curiosity.
I don’t know why.
So I’ll keep on looking.
The Lord gave me health.
I don’t know why.
So I’ll keep at it for a long time.
The Lord gave me peace.
I don’t know why.
So I’ll not be afraid of anything.
The Lord gave me wisdom.
I don’t know why.
So I’ll always know the answers eventually.
What did the Lord give you?.............................
How delightful! Yes, I have described to others how the “exercising” of our faith makes us stronger! Trials definitely are designed for our purification not our downfall (as we sometimes imagine). I’ve even preached that sermon to myself in the midst of troubles!