Trials in Life

1 Peter 5:10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

James 1:12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

Romans 12:12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

John 16:33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.

 

Romans 8:18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.

James 1:2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,

Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

James 1:2-8 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. 

Firstly

Whenever I am asked what I want most in a guy (specifically, my 'One) I always say "That he puts God first." Depending on who asked, their questions range from "That's it? You don't even have a 'type'?" or "But what about someone who shares your passion for ___, outreach, writing, kids, etc?"

My response, no matter who asked is always "If he is able to put God first, I know he will have everything else in his life where it needs to be, including me. That is really all that matters."

I would like to encourage all of you, those who are waiting for their Someone's (you know who you are) to not become discouraged. So often you are met with temptation, ridicule, and questioning, but if you believe in God, then you must believe in His Plan and His Timing in ALL things, including your love life. I am no where near perfect in this or any matter, but Sanctification in God is a process, a daily, hourly battle against the world and the desires in us to align with what He ultimately designed. God has promised it is not good for man to be alone, so draw closer to Him, make Him the Lord of your Life, and soon you might just find yourself being led towards your One.

For we are God's handiwork, recreated in Christ Jesus, born anew that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us, taking paths which He prepared ahead of time, that we should walk in them, living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live. Ephesians 2: 10 

*Not KJV version, alternate version for easier understanding*