If life was really easy then we would not need help living it. But life is not easy, it is filled with hardships. People often question: "If God is so good, then why do so many bad things happen?". I cannot explain where hardships come from. But I can tell you some reasons they are good. Hardship keep us dependent on God. Hardships are good because they keep us needing God. They keep us dependent on God. If we do not need Him in this present life then why would we need him in eternity? If we don't need him in eternity, do you think we will be in heaven with him? No. Eternity helps keep everything in focus. Without eternity there would be no good in hardships. There are countless many other reasons why it is amazing. Other reasons: Hardship keeps us Humble 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong. Hardship helps us produce fruit In order to help us produce fruit God has to prune us(John 15:2). And pruning hurts Hardship help us to become mature Your turn: If hardship is really as good as we say it is, and if it happens to everybody including you. Then you should be able to list some of the good things hardship has done for you. I know that when you are right in the midst of hardship it can be hard, but when it is all past I am sure you are thankful for it. I personally am thankful for the hardship I have experienced I would be a different person today if I did not experience any. Hardship has made me a more understanding and caring person. I would be a spoiled rotten and crule person if I had not experienced hardship. Note: All hardship is not good, because some hardship is either unecessary or comes from mean people. But good can come from all hardship(Romans 8:28). If you liked this piece on hardship you may like: www.thesunshining.weebly.com/sunshining-inspirations/even-when-you-dont-see-it thesunshining.weebly.com/sunshining-inspirations/where-does-hardship-come-from
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