Troubles Can Inspire

Unlocked: Daily Devotions for Teens · Mar 13, 2022 · 3m

Have you ever been content, then out of nowhere a problem or difficult situation replayed itself in your mind? You are not alone. One day, during some solitary time with God, a troubling memory flashed inside. It clouded my mind, and heaviness rested in my heart as I relived a particular trial I’d had. The remembrance of praying, blindly moving forward in trust, and the sheer slog of persevering returned. As I struggled through these feelings, a thought entered my heart: Difficulties can give you strength and determination. They can help you empathize with others and be a testimony. The…