Purpose For The Pain...

I've heard people say that when you're going through trials and tribulations in life that it could be God's way of ensuring that He can trust you to completely depend on Him for everything and to not embarrass Him when you get to where He is trying to take you.  And then I also wonder if He asks,  "will you execute MY will for your life, when you get there,  with a Spirit of Excellence and set a standard for others that are watching you?"

At the Olympics Men's basketball game the US played against Spain.  The sports commentator said "you gotta to go through a lot of heartache in life to feel joy." He was referring to  Lebron James who was named MVP of the league, MVP of the finals and now has his first MBA title and second gold medal.  Just think of all the ridicule he's been through; however, look at where he is now. What we can say is that Lebron is an extremely talented ball player, but what has God called for you to be? 

Are you ready to prove to God that you Trust His leading, in knowing that there is a purpose for the pain in your life?

Romans 8:18...For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

I Corinthians 10:13 (NLT)...The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.