The inevitable

I am convinced that every person, if they live long enough, will experience difficult times.  Since we live in a imperfect world, surrounded by imperfect people, and are imperfect ourselves... hard times are inevitable.

There are situations that we find ourselves in because of our own choices. Sometimes it is the result of someone else's choices, and sometimes it is just life happening.

Ir-regardless of the causes, there will be turmoil, sadness, conflict and hurt, but for the believer there is always hope and healing.

God provides a "way of escape" so to speak.  He has offered to us a relationship that enables us to weather the storms of life, a way to be victorious in battle, and a way to grow in the midst of the struggles that have the potential to crush us.

It is like sitting in a car that has the capability of moving us from one place to another but... in order for this to happen we must put the key in the ignition, start it, put it into drive, and most importantly... Know our destination.