And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel. Isaiah 45:3 KJV
Thank you difficulties, hard times, challenges and the rest of the ugly stuff in life. Although the good times have outnumbered the bad, I have to equally say thank you to both. There are treasures to be found in the difficulties of this life.
Failure made me strive for success.
Heartache made me humble.
Hunger made me grateful for my food.
Sickness made me appreciate health.
Failure made me work harder.
Moving made me cherish friendship.
Death made me long for heaven.
Brokenness made me cling to Christ.
Challenges made me patient.
Uncertainty made me courageous.
Hard times made me stronger.
Loneliness made me compassionate.
So, I say thank you difficulties! Thank you for the opportunities you have given me to learn, grow and be thankful. After all, without the rain there would be no flowers.
Tune My Heart 