Because last night there was a change in plans, and because I accidentally slept in this morning, I now have very little time for blogging. Fortunately, I already know what I'd like to blog about.
Yesterday, I saw a man with a shirt that read "Affliction - Tried and True" and it reminded me of part of the purpose of life. We're here to be tested, or tried, to prove whether we'll be true. Part of this test is to see how we act when things go badly. Do we get frustrated and angry? Do we get discouraged? Do we muscle through our problems and soldier on? Do we try to keep a positive attitude? Do we remember to ask for God's help? How we act in the face of adversity and affliction can say a lot about our character, which is partly why we face it so often in life. Affliction is part of the test.
This life is our opportunity to show God that we'll follow Him, no matter what. Unfortunately, the "no matter what" part involves a lot of hardship and adversity, but the struggle is necessary. Through our afflictions, we are tried so that we may prove that we will be true. They're not just obstacles; they're opportunities to show our true colors, to show off how awesome we really are, and that we truly will stay true to God's teachings and commandments, no matter what.
2 comments:
True. But I still have a hard time being grateful for affliction!!
We all do. No one really enjoys affliction, but some people endure it better because they know why they have to. Theoretically, if and when we have a more eternal perspective, we will be grateful for the afflictions we suffer here, but I don't think that day will come until our times of trial are over.
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