Nim: I've been having a rough time lately. Why is God letting this happen?
Abby: Isaiah and 1 Peter speak of believers in terms of gold, which is "tried" by fire to become pure. Likewise, people become pure by being "tried."
Abby: But you should always remember that some of God's greatest blessings can only come from hard times. Charles Stanley calls them the Blessings of Brokenness.
Nim: (!)
Abby: I am so stressed out, Con. I've just about reached the end of my rope.
Con: Well, Abby, remember that through all of this, God will help. He's walking this difficult road right along beside you. And he'll never allow you to go through more than you're able to endure.
Abby: I know...
Abby: ...but I do wish he had a little less faith in my abilities.