1Peter 1:7 “That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ.” Trials are very precious things. We may look at the valleys we are forced to navigate and think that our lives are horrible things. Peter tells us that trials have a way of helping us . Note that Peter refers to the refining process that is used to purify gold .

When we are put to the test in life, it has the effect of removing the impurities from our lives. Often, it is the trials of life that will bring us closer to the Lord. In the valleys of life, we are reminded of several great truths that we often forget when life is easy:1) We are reminded that Jesus is ALWAYS with us (Hebrews 13:5, Jo.6:16-20;2) We are reminded that even our valleys are planned by the Lord (Rom.8:28; Isa.45:7 3) We are reminded that our trials are helping us grow in the Lord 2 Cor.4:17

We are reminded that something better is waiting just down the way (Rom.8:18;5) We are reminded that even when times are bad, God is still good Job.1:20-21. The trials and valleys of life are no fun and we would all rather be spared having to go through them, but when we have gone through the valley and come out on the other side, we will know the Lord better than we could have otherwise and we will be stronger in the faith than we ever could have been.Why? To prove your faith genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.