Have you ever asked God why you face so many hardships?
Charles Spurgeon once said, "I have learned to kiss the wave that strikes me against the Rock of Ages." He, like many others, discovered what riches lie in the bed of troubles. For the Christian, the relentless surges smash us against the God of salvation where He is glorified and we are purified.
So "count it all joy," says James. The rushing winds and merciless waters of difficulties, agitations, suffering, stress, strife, and guilt are all thrusting you toward Christ. A collision is inevitable.
Do your troubles...

Think big. Think galaxy big. The observable universe is reported to have an estimated 200 billion galaxies or more. If our galaxy is anything like them, then they each have nearly 100 billion solar systems inside. Our system comprises of eight unique planets that orbit around one large star, the sun. Each of these systems, big and small, are held together by an attractive force called gravity.

Now, think bigger. Think God big. "For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities-all things were created...