Why Do We Have Trials?

Things have been a challenge this past year. With the crash of the economy, we found ourselves unprepared and struggling to make end meet. Growing up in a family where trials abounded, the contention never ceased and money was alway the root of it, taught me the growth that can come from such trials, although I never wanted to be in the same position as my family was, ever in my life. No one likes trials. No one ever thinks, "Yay, another trial to learn from." But we all go through them and we all learn and grow from them.

"For it must needs be, that there is an opposition in all things." 2 Nephi 2:11

We can't know joy if we don't know pain. As much as I hate feeling pain or sadness, it makes me that much more grateful for a loving Father who also allows us to feel joy and happiness.

The other day I was talking with a friend who several years ago was in a bad car accident and went into a coma. When she woke up she was paralyzed. She has since regained almost everything back. She told me that she often wondered why she had to go through such a trial, but knows that she can now be a source of comfort to others that have to cross that same muddy river or other trials. Knowing that her trial was greater than most, she feels like she can instill in others a sense of gratitude for the lesser trials that they face.

"And now, my sons, I speak unto you these things for your profit and learning." 2 Nep 2:14

And so, we too are going through such hard times. But through it all I feel my Savior's love and His guidance. To read our story, go to http://deepindebtstronginfaith.blogspot.com/