Trials...

Kind of like men, can't live with them and can't live without them. But I know that without trials then I will not be able to see God's goodness, glory, mercy, faithfulness, love, strength, power and the list goes on and on. Today I was hit with a trial that eventually will come out but for now I wish for it to remain anonomous, (maybe not the word I was looking for, but will do for now). But low down Satan tried hitting me with a blow. I will admit it sent me swaying and rocked my feet back and forth a little but then MY GOD came and brought memories to me!!! I serve God for several reasons one being his faithfulness. Sometimes trials will hit you in the back and you never saw them coming but not every trial happens that way. God can give you the 'heads up' on when you have a trial coming your way. God is SO faithful that after he has given you the 'heads up,' that he will began to deliver grace, strength and encouragement to get through trials. Trials have reasons and some we will never know the reason behind until we cross the border. But to every trial we need to desire to find the reason why? For our spiritual growth or others spiritual growth? or for God to be glorified. I feel that this trial might be the worse I ever face but God has known what he was doing in my life all long. For 25 years he has watched over me so I don't have a reason to doubt him now. He has been watching for longer than 25 and history has never gave a reason to doubt him. God has always had the final and winning say. Soon he will take his "Victory Lap" and claim those who have worshipped him. So Devil this Dark Cloud that you have put in my way is several things. A mountain for no coward, a victory without defeat, a trial to strengthen me for the next one, a way to bring me closer to God, a testimony and at last, to bring God Glory!!! To him it is due!!! Keep encouraged....we haven't crossed the river but think of all the victories we will live tell and hear about.....And all the praises, should be given to my saviour, for he's the one who picked me up, when I was down all the way, And all the praises, should be given to my Jesus, for he's the one who made me what I am today....love you God and I love you Jesus!!!