Life experiences that develop during delayed gratification, unfair circumstances, and impulsive decisions are all necessary to purify and prepare us. The experience of pushing through when we are pushed on develops us; putting our God given talents into action and to grow in spiritual maturity. A talent not exposed to these pressures will not be able to endure...so embrace and hold on tight during the storms. You will come out of it more complete and ready for service! "Consider it a pure joy, my brothers, when you face trials of many kinds, because you will know the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything (James 1:2-4)."10/2012CIFL-LMM