Trusting God-Mrs. Carol Hopson

Now it's time to explain the word perfect, because our
verse says that when we endure trials, they will have their
"perfect result" in us. The word perfect here means that we
will mature, we will grow, and we will be more like Christ
through each trial. We can rejoice in trials because the end
result is our growth! If our priorities are ease, comfort, and
self-will, we will see our trials as stumbling blocks rather
than stepping-stones to maturity.
This dear wife decided to try to open her eyes and heart
to what God might be doing in moving them to this new
place. I met with her several times, and after a few months,
she could hardly believe that she had been so unhappy. God
had provided great friends, a wonderful church family,
great weather, new excursions to the beach and elsewhere
with her family, and much more. But it wasn't until she
was willing to let go of her selfish agenda that she could see
what God wanted to give her.
I have to admit that I have had a closed fist at times too,
especially when I didn't like the direction God was leading.
But as I've opened my heart to do His will, not mine, He has
poured out His blessings in ways I never expected. No,
things didn't always go as I would choose or plan, but God
always brought peace, joy, and a closer walk with Him
through it all.
In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a
little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by
various trials, that the proof of your faith, being
more precious than gold which is perishable, even
though tested by fire, may be found to result in
praise and glory and honor at the revelation of
Jesus Christ.
-1 Peter 1:6-7.

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