In The Midst of Trial

I have come to a point in my walk to where I see God's hand in the present. Right now I am definitely being broken. Though I am being broken I have never felt stronger in a time like this. Yesterday I found out that an elder from my home church had a heart attack. He is a great example of a legit Christian man in my life. He is also my childhood best friend's dad. So basically he is family. I also hurt my ankle playing footy at the school. It feels a lot better today. Sig, the man who had the heart attack was downgraded from ICU to home care. Things are looking up. There is a third issue which is to hurtful and two personal to let all of you know about. I feel as if today was a big step forward with that situation. I hope it turns out well. If you have a TRUE friendship with me I will maybe let you know but just don't ask about it. I have good friends at home and good family in Sandy to talk to about this pain I feel. Yahweh is with me in this time. He wants me to react with praise and this is what is happening. My biggest spiritual pet peeve is when Christians run from God when life gets hard. We curse the one who saved us for a hang nail. God is praiseworthy in all situations because he is perfect. I am done battling God. In all humility I am guilty of my own pet peeve from time to time. This seems to be a constant theme in my life. My friend John told me last year that he prays a dangerous prayer. That God would give him trials to persevere through to make him a better man. I challenge all Christians to pray this prayer. It has become a part of my devotion. Though trials are painful they will transform you into the likeness of Christ more rapidly than the man who runs from trial. Anyone who is close to me understands how amazingly hard, yet good this year has been for both my family and me. But the focus in mind always has to be the glory of God and what that looks like in every situation. I guess you could read James or Job and feel the same way. I figured that I would put a personal face to the principle that lies in the beginning of both those books. That the man who perseveres has reacted to God's trials in a righteous way. May God Bless Sig and his family. May he also bless my family. May God Bless her. May God bless my 4 friends who live with me and have all been there for me this week. Oh and may God curse sucky cleats which easily allow my ankle to roll. I love you all and hope that when life gets hard you turn to God and ask for his undying grace.

In Him
Gabriel