Everything happens for a reason. Sometimes its worthwhile taking a look back through your life, and seeing how Gods plan has unfolded. Often we find ourselves wondering why certain things happen, especially at the time they are happening, and questioning God, asking Why? Its easy to forget that God has a bigger plan for our lives, and His purpose will prevail. Often our view of how we want things to work out for ourselves ultimately leads to disappointment when God reveals His plans that may not match up with ours. But we have to remember that He has a unique and perfect plan for each of our lives, and often looking back over times of trial of trouble, we can see now how God was using these situations to strengthen our faith, and craft us through the trials into the people we are today. As the apostle Paul records in Romans 8 vs. 28 “ in everything God works for the good of those who love him” . So the next time your in a situation where everything seems to be going wrong in your life, take encouragement that God has a greater plan for your life, and He will be there with you through the tough times, helping you and ultimately strengthening your faith in Him. Easier said than done I know, but worth remembering none the less.