Steppingstone... Not Tombstone

"Thank you Lord for all the problems, tribulation, & those bad situations we've been into lately!"

I'm not really being a hypocrite at all. Last night I realized I've been so trapped in my problems that I needed some air, & eventually God listened to my prayers again & helped me to stand stronger amidst the destructive waves I'm encountering.

Why is it we don't usually become problem-free? Why is it that from 8 billion people in this world, you were chosen to handle that specific problem? Why is there any problem anyway?

Problems aren't just randomly selecting you, it's not because of karma either. They are more likely genetically designed just for you, not to create burden in your lives, but to mold you into the character you have to be in the future.

How did Cory Aquino became president? She felt she's more suitable as a wife & a mother than a leader, but because she lost her husband she didn't just mourn or blame God for it, she stood up for the Filipinos, for freedom & for our rights. Because of those problems, we are shaped up to be the best children & followers of God & Jesus Christ.

There was a story about a blacksmith & his silver; he was melting the silver when he was asked by someone. 'How would you know when to stop melting the silver?' The blacksmith answered, 'You'll know when to stop melting the silver when you see you're reflection on the melted silver.'

Character actually means 'tested in fire' in greek. To become the person we have to be, then we must face the intense refinery like a silver. Problems are what shapes us to become more like Jesus. Problems produces perseverance that you can use to win from tribulation in the future, & to be the exact soldiers God wanted us to become, & when you look at that silver metal, you will see not just your reflection, but Jesus' also.

Oh yeah, if you're asking me 'what about those non-believers?' Yes, they are shaped up by their problems too, but you know what, the difference between the two of us are that we have hope & know that we have someone we can lean on. Simple at that.

So if you're in the midst of problems or 'emo' moments right now, don't think it's a curse or a case of bad luck, it's there to mold & haul you to become the person you have to be. Problems are not a tomb stone... they are actually a steppingstone.

I'm signing off now. I still have to prepare for school & I'm gonna be so late lol. God bless, take care, & have a nice & productive day.

Shaping in, shipping out, Aldrinne :D