30 Degrees

It's 30 degrees Celsius. Now, I wouldn't mind this as much if it was this warm outside - after all, who doesn't love a nice summer day? Unfortunately, this extremely high 30 degrees is the current temperature inside my house. I'm attempting to cool down in the basement, which although a little cooler, is still a warm 25.

After complaining about this to my friend, he said something that made me think about my situation a little differently. His exact words were, "It's preparing you for Cuba." Hm. Perhaps he's right. Perhaps this is just God's way of getting me ready for the even hotter temperatures in Cuba.

Often times, this happens in many of life's situations. We complain about things, like an annoying friend, or a broken air conditioner. We don't realize, however, that these can be situations where God wants to teach us something about life and make us into a person more like His son. The annoying friend could be the one who teaches us patience, a fruit of the Spirit, and the broken AC could prepare us for future tough conditions.

Next time you find yourself complaining about something, think about how God sees it. Ask yourself if He has put you in this situation for a reason, and if He has, then put a smile on, and bear the circumstances. You never know what God wants you to learn!