Greatful to God for my trials and lots and lots of other things

[Vyse]

Though school, I was the kid(I'm 20 now) who sticked out, the kid who was always by himself except for when he was being made fun of, but you know what? I thank God for that, because of that, I was able to avoid so many bad things that must kids get into and even now, I'm so much of a stronger person because I know how it feels to be left out. And now that I do have friends, I don't always get accetped, but you know what? Even when I do get rejected, it might make me sad for a little while, but the Holy Spirt, that wonderful Comforter... I've learned to rely on Him to pick myself back up and smile. I mean He's even given me wonderful friends to help me out as well, we have such a generious Father, we really do. Before... I used to get so depressed when I was rejected, it hurt me so much... but now, I can cope with it.

I'd also like to thank God for my girlfriend, when we met, she was a mormon, I wanted to convert to mormonism for her, but then I stumpled upon this site by complete accident(I'd call it an Act of God) Where I learned the truth about what mormon's belive, that next day I told my girlfriend I couldn't convert to mormonism. But, in doing so, she also started on another path, when she came to know Christ as her personal Lord and Savior. She still has trials to deal with in her own life, but I know those will make her stronger there, but I'm there to help guide her in the path of the Lord however I can, because I love and care about her so much, both as her boyfriend and as a fellow Christian.

All of these wonderful things, because of a loving Father, the one who made all of us. Dear God, thank you so much, I'm so greatful to you.

[Lightbringer]

thats awsome man, thank you for shareing that. and its a great message, dont curse your trail. i cant remember the scripture. but " He knows the way that I take,and when He has tried me , I shall come forth as gold."

[alf4office]

Absolutely. All trials, whether they come from disobedience, persecution, or a test from God, give you an oppertunity to grow closer to God. And I think suffering is an essential part of the Christian faith. 1 Peter 3:12-13 says "Dear friends, do not be surprised at te painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed." I think it's awesome that you're rejoicing in your suffering, because it will bring you joy when Christ's glory is revealed. I'm still learning how to rejoice in my suffering, and I thank you for setting such a good example.

[Rogie]

Thanks for your testimony, Vyse. It brought a smile to my face and made me look at my similar condition I had throughout school. Thank God for blessing us with things that may seem bad to us, but are truly beneficial in the end.

God bless.

[Angel37]

Oh that's wonderful!!!!!!!!!!! Praise God forever for the wonders he's displayed in your life!
-Angel

[Zedian]

That's was sweet man. I too was like that in high school, I didn't really fit into any particular group and I didn't have a whole lot of friends. But now looking back at it, God did everything for a reason.

Nice testimony, I always get happy when I hear about young people assisting their friends to know of Christ as their Lord and Savior. And now, you are rejoicing on your suffering which in turn led to better things. God works in the strangest ways, but His ways are always for the best.