Training days
F acing times of troubles? In my morning devotions I read a conversation between God and Jeremiah where God explained to Him why he was having troublesome days. I'm so sure God's respond is the same to YOU and ME many times. When we're going through problems troublesome moments can be very useful. A good way to look at our troubles is to think of them as "Our training." They're our "training days." I'm convinced that it is in the days of difficulties that we are able to see what kind of character we've developed. To check your character begin to discern your own actions—learn what they mean. You can check for things such as: What is your thinking like when you are facing certain troubles? How do you feel within? Are you angry? Why? Why not? Are you blaming someone else? Or have you taken on too much of the blame? How is your relationship with God, now? How is your relationship with...