When tough times come your way!

The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the LORD tries hearts.
Proverbs 17:3 RSV


Every one of us gets through the tough times because somebody is there, standing in the gap to close it for us.
Oprah Winfrey (1954 - ), O Magazine


LAB comments: It takes intense heat to purify gold and silver. Similarly, it often takes the heat of trials for us to be purified. Through trials, God shows us what is in us and clears out anything that gets in the way of complete trust in him. Peter says,"The genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes. though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ"(1 Peter 1:7). So WHEN TOUGH TIMES COME YOUR WAY, realize that God wants to use them to refine your faith and purify your heart.My comments: No one enjoy tough times! When I faced it, I used to become more prayerful, when it became very bad, I got others to pray for me. There were times I went into fasting and prayers asking God for mercy and grace. Thank God, we all go through the valley of the shadow of death, a better persons! What were your experiences?