You are not developed in spite of your tough circumstances – you are developed because of them!
Christians who endure suffering are not developed in spite of their tough circumstances – no, character is developed because of them. Hi, I’m Joni Eareckson Tada, and even Job, who endured more suffering than we can imagine; even he became who he was through his suffering. We would not even know who Job is except that he persevered through his afflictions. Job’s character was shaped and formed through his many sufferings. And the same can be true for you and me. Character qualities like perseverance, endurance, patience, resolve, and discipline do not just “happen,” unless there’s suffering. So, as the book of James says, don’t resist the problems. Don’t complain about them. Your afflictions are designed to make you the person God intends you to be. And your character can be more beautiful with every trial.
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