“Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you.”1Pet.4
To overcome is to be overjoyed by accomplishment. This is why God does not always protect us from conflict. He does not raise spoiled children but strong children. By allowing us to experience tribulation He is developing the spiritual muscles needed to mature a strong character. The best way for God to protect us is to not always protect us. Even so, He will never abandon us on the field of battle. Conversations Within ts 10/24/2012 (Camp Farrington, AL)
