When you are fed up with what is, experience God’s Treasure in Your Trials!
Life isn’t always a smooth path is it? Sometimes it can feel like you’re stuck in a storm, with no clear way out. You might be facing trials that have tested your patience, your faith, and your strength. Whether it’s health challenges, financial struggles, relational tensions, or the overwhelming weight of simply trying to keep up in a world that demands so much, it can feel like life is throwing you curveball after curveball.
You may even be wondering, Why is this happening to me?
Why does it feel like everything I touch seems to break or fall apart?
Where is God while I am going through all of this?
Why isn’t God fixing my circumstances?
If God is in control, and only wants what’s best for me, why did this happen ?
You’re not alone. Many of us have been there.
Many of us are there now.
Many of us have been parked there for a while now.
The weight of trials can feel unbearable at times, leaving you questioning everything you thought you knew about yourself, your purpose, and your relationship with God.
But what if I told you that in these very trials, in the midst of the hardship and the pain, God has hidden treasures? What if I told you that the things you’re struggling with right now may not just be obstacles to overcome, but divine opportunities to discover something far greater than you ever expected?
God’s Presence in Your Trials
When you’re walking through difficulty, it’s easy to feel isolated. You might think that God is distant, that He’s forgotten about you in the middle of your pain. But the truth is that God is closer than you think. He is working behind the scenes, shaping and molding your character, teaching you lessons that you could never learn in moments of ease.
In the midst of your struggles, God is at work—His hand is guiding you, His wisdom is growing you, and His love is shaping you into someone you couldn’t possibly imagine. Every moment of trial has the potential to transform you. Though it may be painful, God is using these moments to reveal His power, His purpose, and His plan for your life.
Remember, He sees things you cannot. What feels like an insurmountable obstacle to you might be a stepping stone to your future. The struggles you face today could very well be keys that unlock your greatest blessings tomorrow.
Invite God into Your Trials
When things seem bleak, it’s tempting to try to handle everything on your own. But I urge you to take a step back and invite God into your circumstances. When you welcome Him into your pain, He can turn your struggles into something beautiful. He doesn’t want you to navigate your trials alone. He wants to walk with you every step of the way, turning your greatest difficulties into moments of divine revelation and growth.
God uses our challenges to teach us lessons we might never have learned otherwise. Perhaps He’s teaching you patience, perseverance, humility, or trust. Maybe He’s inviting you to experience a deeper level of surrender or to let go of things you’ve been holding onto too tightly. In the hard moments, God can draw out our deepest strengths and bring us into a closer relationship with Him.
You may not see it now, but each trial contains the potential for tremendous transformation. There is a treasure hidden beneath the surface of every storm. That treasure is the growth, the strength, and the grace that God wants to pour into your life. And those treasures will not only change you but will also equip you to help others who are walking through similar battles.
See Your Trials Through a New Lens
Instead of focusing on the pain, take a moment to look at your trial from God’s perspective. He sees the end from the beginning. He knows what this experience will do in you and through you. Your trial is not the end; it’s the beginning of a new chapter of spiritual growth. It’s a divine opportunity to rise above your circumstances and discover God’s treasures in ways you never expected.
When we see our trials through a new lens, we begin to understand that they are not setbacks or punishments, but setups for something greater. God does not waste our pain. Every challenge is an opportunity to deepen our trust in Him and to experience His power in ways we never would in times of comfort. This shift in perspective—seeing trials as divine appointments rather than burdens—allows us to see them as stepping stones to the person God is calling us to be. Instead of asking, Why me?, we begin to ask,
What can I learn from this,
and how can this shape me into more of who God has called me to be?
God wants to refine you in the fire.
Just as gold is purified by being heated to extreme temperatures, you too are being shaped and molded in the fire of your trials.
Don’t be afraid of the heat. Embrace it, knowing that each moment of discomfort is producing something precious in you that will last. Through this new perspective, you can begin to see your trial as a treasure chest, containing everything God wants to do in you and through you.
Be Patient—God’s Timing is Perfect
It’s tempting to want God to fix everything right away, to take away the pain instantly. But God’s timing is not our timing. He knows what’s best, and He’s using this moment to build something beautiful in you. Trust that He is not slow in responding; He is waiting for the perfect moment to reveal His glory in your life.
So, instead of feeling impatient or anxious for a quick resolution, rest in the truth that God is moving on your behalf. Even when you can’t see it, He is working behind the scenes, arranging things in a way that only He can.
Patience is not just about waiting; it’s about waiting expectantly. It’s about trusting that God is doing something profound during the wait. His delays are not denials. Sometimes God allows us to wait because He’s preparing us for something bigger than we can imagine. In the waiting, we learn to trust, we learn to surrender, and we learn to rely on His timing rather than our own. It’s in this process that God refines our hearts, preparing us to handle the blessings He is about to pour into our lives.
Three Scriptures to Recite Daily
When the trials seem too much to bear, these scriptures can help remind you that God is with you, and He has a purpose for your pain:
- Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Speak this over your life daily, reminding yourself that you are not alone, and God’s strength will sustain you. - Romans 8:28
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Trust that even in your hardship, God is working behind the scenes for your good. Your trial is not without purpose. - James 1:2-4
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”
Let these words inspire you to embrace your trials with a renewed perspective, knowing that God is refining you through every difficulty.
Be Patient—God’s Timing is Perfect
It’s tempting to want God to fix everything right away, to take away the pain instantly. But God’s timing is not our timing. He knows what’s best, and He’s using this moment to build something beautiful in you. Trust that He is not slow in responding; He is waiting for the perfect moment to reveal His glory in your life. Be patient, knowing that His timing is always aligned with what you truly need.
We must also remember that God often does His greatest work in the waiting. It’s in the stillness and the quiet moments where we can’t do anything but trust that His hands are at work in our lives. The waiting season isn’t just a pause—it’s a powerful season of preparation. Trust that God’s timing in your life will be the right timing for His perfect plan to unfold.
If you want to exchange your trials for God’s treasures, let’s pray;
Heavenly Father,
I come before You in the midst of my trial, seeking Your presence and Your peace. I may not understand why I am going through this, but I trust that You have a divine purpose in it. I invite You into my circumstances today—into the struggle, the pain, and the uncertainty. Transform my trial into a treasure. Use this moment to reveal Your greatness, Your love, and Your plan for my life.
Give me the strength to endure, the wisdom to learn, and the faith to trust You through every moment. Open my eyes to see the treasure hidden in this difficulty. Help me grow and mature through this experience, and let Your purpose be fulfilled in me.
I place my trust in You, knowing that You are with me, and You are always working for my good. I wait for Your perfect timing, with expectation and hope.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
No matter how hard your circumstances may be, remember: God is right there with you, and He is turning your trials into treasures.
Keep your eyes open for the lessons, the growth, and the blessings that are hidden in your struggles.
Your breakthrough is coming!
Evangelist Wendy Evans
Founder and CEO OF WIN International Ministries
