Experience

Psalms 146:8 “The LORD openeth the eyes of the blind: the LORD raiseth them that are bowed down: the LORD loveth the righteous:” 

 What about hardships? What about setbacks or disappointments? 

These too are gifts! 

What you may ask??? A gift how?? When these expriences are used as He intends for you to use them they lead to experience.  That is when he shows you that He is indeed a very real help in your time of trouble. Building your faith.  When you accept these gifts as your own The Most High builds strength, endurance, and integrity- all elements of personal sanctification.

 

Romans 8:28“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” 

 Romans 12:2“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”

As you go through this refinement process and the charachteristics of the Father begin to take shape in your life know that you will begin to live a counter-culteral lifestyle Contarary to this world. Going aginst the "flow" and what is deemed normal will bring ridicule and rejection.  It is then you should wear it as a badge of honor.  Their reaction means that they can recognize the difference between the worlds standard and The Fathers.  Pay attention to the lessons you are being taught through your everyday life. Its in the details that you will see where the transformation will take place. 

 

Philippians 4:6“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”