I sometimes express frustration at the things that God allows, and wonder why He doesn’t step in and do something. The fact that He doesn’t bothers my understanding that He is good and loving. It is easy to grow weary of saying that He works in mysterious ways, or He sees the big picture, or everything will eventually work out. But my frustrations doesn't make these things less true, and it is in these moments that our faith has the opportunity to embrace them. No doubt that our faith has greater value to God than some of the disappointments He is willing to permit.
“Trials...come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.” 1Pet.1.7 Conversations Within” ts 8/29/2020
