Nothing is more universal than trouble. In its many forms it comes to all men alike. Our only trouble-free days are those in the past. The question then is not “Will I have trouble in life?” or “Why do trials come?” but “How will I face them?” It is a question of attitude. The person who has not learned to deal successfully with trouble has not learned to live successfully.
Jesus Christ teaches us that every problem can work for good in our lives. How is that?
Trouble can develop in us strength of character. We need to have a strength of character that enables us to stand up to life without going to pieces or to the tranquilizer bottle. Such character is developed through facing difficulties. Think of trouble as a type...