I found this quote recently and for some reason it has brought me a lot of strength. I strive to have faith constantly in my life and I want to be the kind of person who does not turn away from God during trials/afflictions. I believe he give us these in His infinite wisdom and to strengthen us. He knows us individually and knows what we each need to be tested and tried. He can see the big picture and how to make us become what we need to become. I also know that He is there for me to lean and to strengthen me.
Here is the quote:


"When someone has an ailment or an illness and they are healed as the result of a blessing, their faith is being strengthened. But for those who aren’t healed but continue faithful, their faith is being perfected. The first is a faith-promoting experience. The second is faith-perfecting."

Through my experience so far, I have tried to look for the Lord's tender mercies in my life. I believe He is there and aware of me and what I need. I have seen His hand in so many things lately! Whether it is someone who calls to see how I am doing that day, someone brought dinner over out of the blue, the chiro who chatted with the PM dr on her own to bump up my blocks (in same practice), the softening of my husband, etc. So many things. He is there and aware of all of us.

Sorry, don't mean to sound preachy..but this has been something I have been really contemplating lately.