Never Wasted

Hey, Y'all,

Today's RST is based on an old post of John Fischer's from PurposeDrivenLife.com and is in line with some of what we talked about last night in Men's Group...

Is it possible that our difficult or painful experiences, in God's omnipotent hands, change us and shape us and prepare us for ministries he custom-designs us for? Now, listen, I know what you're thinking, but stop for a moment and think about it: haven't your problems, hurts, and trials taught you infinitely more than your easy times? Do you realize that God never wastes a hurt? In fact, it's possible that your greatest fulfillment in life may actually arise out of the ashes of your greatest hurts. The Bible says, "He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When others are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us" 2 Corinthians 1:4 NLT.

As Aldous Huxley has said, "Experience is not what happens to you. It is what you do with what happens to you." What will you do with what you've been through? Don't waste your painful experiences; use them to help others. Remember that God never wastes a hurt--unless you don't allow Him to redeem it for good (check out Romans 8:28).

Two key phrases keep rolling through my head: "It's possible that your greatest fulfillment in life may actually arise out of the ashes of your greatest hurts." Hmmm...how true have you found that to be? And how 'bout this one: "Experience is not what happens to you. It is what you do with what happens to you." Hmmm...kinda gets me thinking...So what're you doing with your stuff?

You've been prayed for today...