This third I will bring into the fire;
I will refine them like silver
and test them like gold.
They will call on my name
and I will answer them;
I will say, 'They are my people,'
and they will say, 'The LORD is our God.' “Zech.13.9
Suffering tries and tests people, purifies their faith, corrects their flaws, and refines their character. This suffering is an expression of grace and love because once people have come out of the refining fire and accepted correction; they will shine with a tested and confirmed faith and a splendid character. Especially those whom God wishes to entrust with a special responsibility, or who are desirous of reaching the highest goal, will be most severely tested and most thoroughly refined. The passages gathered below treat this gracious side of suffering: the refining fire.
”suffering produces perseverance = character = hope.”
Hard times happen, and we on Refined/Undignified have all experience them in different ways BUT we know we are not alone in the fire. We know that we have a Loving Father who is walking along side us in every step.
Jesus Christ died on the Cross so that we would be able to have a relationship with God again, and through His blood shed on the cross we are saved! NOT BY WHAT WE CAN DO, but what HE HAS ALREADY DONE. If you want this relationship, YOU CAN HAVE IT! It is a free gift, but it will cost surrendering your life to Him.
You can pray to Him at anytime, He is always listening:
"GOD, Forgive me for what I have done. I don’t want to live for myself anymore, I know you love me and died on the Cross in MY place for MY sins. I want to give my life to you and follow you where ever you will lead me. Give me strength and direction when the world doesn’t understand, and let my life be honoring and glorifying to you. Thank you again for your love for me, even when I was a mess,
I love you."
Go and tell others about your new life with Jesus as your Savior!
I will refine them like silver
and test them like gold.
They will call on my name
and I will answer them;
I will say, 'They are my people,'
and they will say, 'The LORD is our God.' “Zech.13.9
Suffering tries and tests people, purifies their faith, corrects their flaws, and refines their character. This suffering is an expression of grace and love because once people have come out of the refining fire and accepted correction; they will shine with a tested and confirmed faith and a splendid character. Especially those whom God wishes to entrust with a special responsibility, or who are desirous of reaching the highest goal, will be most severely tested and most thoroughly refined. The passages gathered below treat this gracious side of suffering: the refining fire.
”suffering produces perseverance = character = hope.”
Hard times happen, and we on Refined/Undignified have all experience them in different ways BUT we know we are not alone in the fire. We know that we have a Loving Father who is walking along side us in every step.
Jesus Christ died on the Cross so that we would be able to have a relationship with God again, and through His blood shed on the cross we are saved! NOT BY WHAT WE CAN DO, but what HE HAS ALREADY DONE. If you want this relationship, YOU CAN HAVE IT! It is a free gift, but it will cost surrendering your life to Him.
You can pray to Him at anytime, He is always listening:
"GOD, Forgive me for what I have done. I don’t want to live for myself anymore, I know you love me and died on the Cross in MY place for MY sins. I want to give my life to you and follow you where ever you will lead me. Give me strength and direction when the world doesn’t understand, and let my life be honoring and glorifying to you. Thank you again for your love for me, even when I was a mess,
I love you."
Go and tell others about your new life with Jesus as your Savior!