Circumstances over time often show us that something does not seem to be right with our lives, that something serious seems missing, that it just does not seem like we will ever 'get it all together'. Trials and sufferings are so we will ask some questions of ourselves. Our soul will answer. All lessons of life are lessons of love:.Proverbs 3:12; Hebrews 12:6; Proverbs 12:13 "...the just come out of trouble."

The Great Infinite Conscious Intelligence has already given to all of us His mind, a mind that knows all things and has all power, and a life force which cannot age since it is the essence of eternal youth.

Man causes his own suffering by his unwillingness, due to a combination of both confusion leading to ignorance, and lack of desire due to selfishness, to believe that there is a way out of the mass mind influence:.John 14:6.

From the time of birth, we are in a battle. That is why we are here:.2Corinthians 4:17 "For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, works for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory."

The Infinite One know us individually, and knows we have great spiritual capability. Because of this He wants us to reach that potential. Some of us just can't seem to grasp the future and our possible place in it. Trials are necessary to turn one into 'gold'.

One may gain many possessions, yet have a life filled with many lacks; unloving, unfaithful mate; kids in trouble; and such other things which can tend to sap the heart of vitality. In all trials there is a reason.

Life is designed to take us down until we find the answers that allow our lives to exist harmoniously.

Psalms 119:75 "I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right and that you in faithfulness.(God loves you and has engineered your major life circumstances for ultimate good).have afflicted.(original 'forced to be in situations you dislike').me.".Why?

No one has ever walked the Earth that has not wished that in some way life could be better for him or her, even King David.

"Be patient and tough; some day this pain will be useful to you." ...Ovid

Life's heaviest burden is to have nothing to carry!

Many of our spiritual sisters and brothers in times past were exposed to or were dealing with persecution:

1Thessalonians 3:3 "That no man should be moved by these afflictions; for yourselves know that we.(Paul and his group:.verse 4).are appointed thereunto.".("appointed thereunto":.John 16:2; 1Peter 2:12)

2Timothy 3:12; Acts 14:22

From this many today assume in error, that we too must suffer similar things:.1Peter 2:18-21 "Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle but also to the froward. For this is thankworthy if a man for conscience toward God endure grief suffering wrongfully. For what glory is it if when you be buffeted for your faults you shall take it patiently? But if when you do well and suffer for it you take it patiently, this is acceptable with God. For even hereunto were you called, because Christ also suffered.(original can also mean 'experience'; He experienced for us, so we would not have to, because he loves us).for us, leaving us an example that you should follow his steps."

This does not mean that we are to suffer as He did, otherwise it would negate His incredible sacrifice for all mankind, but instead means that He left us an example by how He daily lived, and He lived love; the words in the verse about His example, have nothing to do with how He suffered and died, as He wanted no control (Matthew 26:53) over His crucifixion, leaving it to occur as was previously planned by Him and the Father so all mankind would benefit.

Philippians 1:29 "For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake."
From the original and put together in English as best we can:.'For you forgiven of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but even to [live as he lived].'.(and He lived a life of love, helpfulness and kindness)

2Timothy 3:12 "Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution." From the original:.'Yes, and all who will live godly through Christ Jesus.(meaning His nature of love being in you and expressed by you).run swiftly to reach the goal.'
    Philippians 3:14 "I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."

1Peter 4:12,13 "Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you. But rejoice, inasmuch as you are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, you may be glad also with exceeding joy.".(on the word 'suffer')

Philippians 3:10 "That I may know him and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death.".Colossians 3:3-24.

Romans 8:35-37; 2Corinthians 4:17; James 1:2-4; Romans 5:3-5; 12:12; 1Peter 4:19; Psalms 34:19; Jeremiah 16:19.

Why the Great Infinite One allows trials in our lives:.1Peter 1:7 "That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perishs, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ.".How it is more precious than gold.

Your are now Christ's workmanship (Ephesians 2:10; 1Peter 2:9), He is cleaning you up, making you fit for the great future you are to have:.1Peter 5:10. 

That is why no matter how tough it may be now, we should get our eyes off the self's problems in this world and on our sure future:.2Corinthians 4:17; John 14:28; Romans 5:2; Philippians 3:1,3; 4:4; 1Peter 1:6,8; 4:13. Be patient in tribulation:.Luke 21:19.

Many persons go through similar emotions to what God the Father went through when He gave His Son for the world; desperately wanting to alleviate His suffering, and constrained not to do so. In God's case, He turned away from His Son. Why? Because God was involved in the reasons why His Son was sent to earth.

In our case, it is perhaps just as bad, when we are unable, for whatever reasons, to help another as we deeply may want to.

Sometimes when there is nothing other than prayer that we can do, we just have to turn our heartache over to God.

Psalms 22:24 "For he has not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted.....but when they cried unto him, He hears."

Ecclesiastes 9:12 "For man also knows not his time. As the fishes that are taken in an evil net and as the birds that are caught in the snare, so are the sons of men snared in an evil time when it falls suddenly upon them."

If one has the love of God in him or her, then: 1Corinthians 13:7 "Bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things."

Romans 15:4 "For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope."

1Thessalonians 3:3 "That no man should be moved by these afflictions. For yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto."

Psalms 119:71 "It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes."

One now lives by faith.
2Thessalonians 1:5 ".....that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you also suffer."

How do you see your slice of the pie in the sky? Is it being sliced mighty thin right now?

The best way to forget all your troubles is to wear a pair of tight shoes! 

It is often not the greatness of our troubles, but the littleness of our spirit that causes so much sorrow and heartaches! 

Life is a grindstone. Whether it grinds a man down or polishes him up, depends on the stuff he is made of!

Is life a car wash to you, and you feel you are going through it riding a bicycle?

Sorrows are there so we will need God and seek spiritual answers. Otherwise one may become irreparably arrogant.

Some of you may be going through sorrows and afflictions right now:.1Thessalonians 1:6 "And you became followers of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost." God's nature of love in a person brings them much joy.

"Acts 14:22 "Confirming the souls of the disciples and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.".Why it has to be like this.

Salvation is a free gift, but it takes effort to do something effective with that gift towards a great reward:.1Peter 4:12,13,16,19; 2:20; Hebrews 11:25.

Sufferings are necessary for the interplay necessary for character development:.2Timothy 2:12-14; 3:12; 1Timothy 4:10; 2Thessalonians 1:3-5; 1Thessalonians 3:3,4.

Many people need to think about their lives now. Instead many live today affected by past hurts, past confusions, etc. If something is affecting you negatively, it has yet to be dealt with by thinking about it in such a way as to resolve it. This subject will help you to do this.....continue?