Realization #10: We are allowed to See all our trials & all our tribulations as what they truly are – as Blessings.
Jesus, God’s primary messenger for all Christians, summed up his intentions very simply when he said: “I have said these things to you that my Joy may be In You, and that your Joy may be complete.” (in John 5:11) … Though he understood quite well that The Way is a challenging one to tread, he wasn’t trying to make life unnecessarily or impossibly difficult. Indeed, no matter how painful or difficult life gets, we are all allowed to see our “tests” as blessings, rather than as curses. Indeed, the Bible makes it clear that those who are walking Jesus’ Way do just that …
“Blessed are those who are persecuted fro Righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.” ~ Jesus Christ (in Matthew 5:10)
Rejoice therefore, in your trials, my Friends; knowing that they are enabling you to more powerfully serve others, and thereby flow freely into the Kingdom of God …
“Do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rather rejoice, insofar as you are sharing Christ’s sufferings, so that you will be glad and shout for Joy when that Glory is revealed.” ~ 1 Peter 4:12-13 … “Endure everything with patience, while Joy-fully Giving Thanks to the Father.” ~ Colossians 1:11-12
For the path to true Happiness and deep-seated Contentment – Jesus’ Way of selfless Love – is only as hard as we choose to make it…
“We have this Treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary Power belongs to God and does not come from us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.” ~ 2 Corinthians 4:7-10 … “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your Souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” ~ Matthew 11:28-30
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