Episode 67: Allow Trials To Make You Better; Not Bitter

(Prov 17:3; James 1:2) ‘Just want to encourage you today to be intentional about allowing the challenges, trials and tests you face to make you better not bitter. “In the same way that gold and silver are refined by fire, the Lord purifies your heart by the tests and trials of life.” Proverbs‬ ‭17:3‬ ‭TPT‬‬ When God allows us to go through certain challenges, His intention is to make us better- to be like Him, having the mind of Christ. In actual fact, we grow more to be like our Father when we are faced with challenges, also our faith becomes stronger. “If your faith remains strong, even while surrounded by life’s difficulties, you will continue to experience the untold blessings of God! True happiness comes as you pass the test with faith, and receive the victorious crown of life promised to every lover of God!” James 1:12‬ ‭TPT‬‬ However, we need to be determined to see things from God’s perspective and choose to be better and not allow ourself to be bitter when challenges come either through someone, circumstances known or unknown or even as a result of our own mistakes. Let’s pray I thank You Lord for Your Word that purifies. Help me Lord to continue to totally depend on the help of Your Holy Spirit as I face my individual challenges. I choose to be better not bitter. In Jesus’ name. Amen.