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No one likes going through difficult times, but they happen to all of us. I want to share some things I\u2019ve learned from those times because I think they will help you. I know my attitude has changed for the better.<\/p>\n

My husband and I have faced some major medical issues this past year. Sometimes when we\u2019re in the midst of those situations, it\u2019s hard to see the way out, to have hope. <\/p>\n

Sometimes it even seems like God is a million miles away and that there\u2019s a wall between Him and our prayers, just when we need Him most. I\u2019ll admit\u2014I’ve even gotten mad at God when I felt as if He didn\u2019t care.<\/p>\n

Read More: Prayer Power Eased Her Money Worries<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

So finally, one day I knelt before Him and said, \u201cOkay, God, my being in control obviously isn\u2019t cutting it. You handle it. Could You please teach me what You want me to learn from this experience?\u201d<\/p>\n

And that\u2019s when God showed me that there are special blessings in those difficult times. Yes, blessings. Here are five I\u2019ve come to know:<\/p>\n

1) I can trust Him. Even though I can\u2019t always see His hand at work on my behalf, He is in control of the situation. <\/p>\n

2) He is bigger than any circumstance I face. Problems that are big to me are oh-so-tiny to Him.<\/p>\n

3) I\u2019m closer to Him in difficult times because that\u2019s when I lean on Him most. There\u2019s nothing like going through a hard situation and then feeling like God has wrapped His arms around me in a comforting hug.<\/p>\n

Read More: Devotionals from Mornings with Jesus<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

4) Instead of feeling anger now when things are tough, I ask God, \u201cWhat do you want me to learn from this situation?\u201d This has helped me find meaning, instead of seeing the issue as a threat.<\/p>\n

5) And I\u2019ve learned that sometimes God allows me to go through tough times so that I can be a comfort to others when they go through their difficulties.<\/p>\n

Sweet friends, are you going through difficult days right now? Ask Him to show you what He wants you to learn from it, and then watch for the special blessings He sends. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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