Have you ever found yourself thanking God for a problem you're having? It's the kind of problem that you realize is not a problem at all when you understand what others are going through. It's not that whatever the issue is, is not challenging for you but you're so grateful that it's not something worse. What we think are major trials are in reality minor inconveniences in comparison to what so many others face.
Haven't you ever seen someone without legs doing so much more than those with two feet and think to yourself " I'll never complain again." There are people without hands getting things done everyday, people without sight getting around and it seems to me they always have something to smile about. They are not able to see beautiful sunrises and sunsets or the beauty of spring but are more pleasant than many that are able to. There are people who are not even able to get out of bed to look out the window. We should really be spending more time praising and thanking rather than complaining.
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Romans 5:3-4
And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope.
James 1:2-3
My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.
