It’s all purposeful.

Encouraging song of the day: Big Daddy Weave – Overwhelmed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiGb14tTaH4

1 Peter 4:12-13

12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:

          For those going through a really tough time, now is the time to rejoice. That may be easier said than done for most but if we knew for certain that God allowed this circumstance to fall on us, then we would understand. Nothing is done without His knowledge of it. So for that matter everything that happens in your life is given the OK by God. Keeping in mind, many things that happen to us is not what God wants for us. He doesn't want for any of us to perish or live a life of suffering. But when we by- pass the will of God what we essentially do is reject His plan for us to indulge in the sinful pleasures that we want. Only to find ourselves in a state of guilt and remorse. As to say “God why would you allow this to happen to me”.  

13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

Manna for thought: Nothing is done by coincidence, it’s all purposeful. Whether you live righteous or not your bound to fall on hard times every now and then, remember Job? The good news for believers is when you’re walking in His will, even the hard times are meant to prosper you.