The purging and refining periods of life

The purging and refining periods of life

     The purging and refining periods of our lives are always accompanied with sorrows, enlightening and painful growth.

     The length of these, "seasons" are dependent upon our depth of commitment and obedience—our faith.

     There are often setbacks, trip-ups, disappointing failures, but there are as well positive encouraging instances of success, the overcoming of temptation(s)--which lead to growth and disciplined obedience, which leads to GOD'S continued blessings in the present and future.

     Thus, we must not be so quick to seek deliverance from the trying moments, or trials and tribulations of life, but be quick to ask GOD, our Heavenly Father HIS purpose for them.  As they may truly be for our refining, ask HIM, for only HE truly knows the purpose.