Hard times bring growth in Christ.

It is taught often among believers that we grow in Christ most during the difficult times in our life. I agree! Why is this? When we face tough times the only place we have to turn is God! We learn He is the only place to go and He is the ONE with the answers! Sadly when we are having a peaceful, blessed time in life we tend to rely on self and others instead of the one who deserves praise which is God!

J.C. Ryle puts it this way: “Sickness and losses and crosses and anxieties and disappointments seem absolutely needful to keep us humble, watchful, and spiritual minded. We shall find that all worked for our good when we reach heaven.”

That good he speaks of will partly be growth in our faith! Remember this from the Bible:

Hebrews 12:11 For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

So when your in a hard time know it can help you grow in your faith! Turn to God and spend time with Him. BUT not just in hard times! Grow in Christ in the blessed times as well and give God all the glory!

Tom