Discovering the Good Through the Bad

Most of us have heard the Lynn Anderson song, Never Promised You a Rose Garden . Yet we go through life believing that if we do our best, we should always have the best, never experiencing hardship or ‘tough times.’ The matter is amplified for those who trust Christ as our guide. I mean, if we are under the protection of the Great Almighty, wouldn’t that mean we have someone in our corner who keeps us from harm? Doesn’t his grace keep us from the hardships that the ‘ sinners’ of this world struggle with? If not, then what is the use of God with us in the first place?

God With Us

The truth is that we live in a fallen world. Adam and Eve’s original sin saw to that. And because of sin being in the world, we are doomed to struggle with life in general. But we have the means to overcome the internal and external battles we face. We have several. First, we have God’s Word, the Bible. We can always find answers there. Second, we have prayer. Talking to God can give us insight and a peace when needed. And third, we have each other. Friends, family, and other godly counsel can lead us to the comfort we seek. These three often work together to guide us through the hard times we face.

The Struggles We Face

As I mentioned, a life with Christ will not always be a well-beaten path. If you know me…