Something to think about...

God never moves without purpose or plan
When trying His servant and molding a man.
Give thanks to the LORD though your testing seems long;
In darkness He giveth a song.

I could not see through the shadows ahead;
So I looked at the cross of my Savior instead.
I bowed to the will of the Master that day;
Then peace came and tears fled away.

Now I can see testing comes from above;
God strengthens His children and purges in love.
My Father knows best, and I trust in His care;
Through purging more fruit I will bear.

O Rejoice in the LORD
He makes no mistake,
He knoweth the end of each path that I take,
For when I am tried
And purified,
I shall come forth as gold
Ron Hamilton


*** Comments by me :)

I am so thankful that in God there are NO mistakes... Everything I face is done so that I can become a "polished" gem for HIM! I was thinking of another song tonight... here is part of it... "Sometimes we need the hard times to bring us to our knees" If I never faced a problem would I ever learn to trust in God? Would I ever lean completely on HIM and trust HIM to get me through? No... I need troubles to keep me tender... to keep me leaning on His arms... to keep the fact before me that without HIM I can do NOTHING... and... I need struggles to keep on my knees asking for the Lord's infinite wisdom, amazing grace, and unfailing strength!

Just some ramblings... Have a great night my friends!