~By Paul Doria

Often times when people who come to me and ask me questions like why they have problems, trials or burdens in life? I always tell them that, these problems are all destined and meant for them and that these are temporary. Why? This is because God loves us so much. He wants us to be matured and grow everyday in our life, to prepare us according to his plan. And most of all, when you have no one else to talk to about your problems, these are his way to let you be reminded that you need him, to seek him and accept him as he wants to carry your heavy loads to direct you for a better purpose that we can’t imagine.

Trust me; there is no other way around. I’ve been to some point of desperation in my life and after so many times of trying to solve my problems and burdens that I can’t pursue, he finally gave me signs and wisdom for me to grow using problems I’ve had. It’s just the matter how you accept and face it which will either defeat you or develop you. I’ve learned to keep in mind that when he puts you on hold, that doesn’t mean you need to hang up. 

“Life is a series of problem and when there seems to be no way out, he is there, waiting for your acceptance to let him in, be in the center of your life in able to direct you the way he want it – where you couln’t even imagine” -Paul Doria

Everything happens for a reason with or without consequence. You must have faith and trust him all the time as he is the only one who always makes a way where there seems to be no way as he often works behind the scene in you, the way you can not see and way that you may not realize the way he is working in you. – Paul Doria

Below is great article I want to share that a friend sent me years ago which was written by Rick Warren.

Introduction: Life is a series of problem-solving opportunities. The problems you face will either defeat you or develop you, depending on how you respond to them. Unfortunately most people fail to see how God wants to use problems for good in their lives. They react foolishly and resent their problems rather than pausing to consider what benefit they might bring.

5 Reasons Why God Uses Problems

The problems you face will either defeat you or develop you – depending on how you respond to them. Unfortunately, most people fail to see how God wants to use problems for good in their lives. They react foolishly and resent their problems rather than pausing to consider what benefit they might bring. Here are five ways God wants to use the problems in your life:
 
1. God uses problems to DIRECT you.
Sometimes God must light a fire under you to get you moving. Problems often point us in a new direction and motivate us to change. Is God trying to get your attention? “Sometimes it takes a painful situation to make us change our ways.” Proverbs 20:30

2. God uses problems to INSPECT you.
People are like tea bags…if you want to know what’s inside them, just drop them into hot over water! Has God tested your faith with a problem what do problems reveal about you? “When you have many kinds of troubles, you should be full of joy, because you know that these troubles test your faith, and this will give you patience.” James 1:2-3

3. God uses problems to CORRECT you.
Some lessons we learn only through pain and failure. It’s likely that as a child your parents told you not to touch a hot stove. But you probably learned by being burned. Sometimes we only learn the value of something…health, money, a relationship… by losing it. “It was the best thing that could have happened to me, for it taught me to pay attention to your laws.” Psalm 119:71-72

4. God uses problems to PROTECT you.
A problem can be a blessing in disguise if it prevents you from being harmed by something more serious. Last year a friend was fired for refusing to do something unethical that his boss had asked him to do. His unemployment was a problem – but it saved him from being convicted and sent to prison a year later when management’s actions were eventually discovered. “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good… Genesis 50:20

5. God uses problems to PERFECT you.
Problems, when responded to correctly, are character builders. God is far more interested in your character than your comfort. Your relationship to God and your character are the only two things you’re going to take with you into eternity. “We can rejoice when we run into problems…  they help us learn to be patient. And patience develops strength of character in us and helps us trust God more each time we use it until finally our hope and faith are strong and steady. Romans 5:3-4

Here’s the point:
God is at work in your life – even when you do not recognize it or understand it. But it’s much easier and profitable when you cooperate with Him.

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