Trials Turned Upside Down

Suffering for God’s Glory

1 Peter 4:12–13
12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice nto the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that owhen His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.


A Turning Of A Life

Turning the soil brings in air and light
Pulling the weeds, gives plants room to grow
Getting rid of the bad to allow good to come in
All of this allows us to keep them in a straight row

At times we wonder what's up in our lives
But if we are to grow we may need to lay low
Soul turning and weed pulling, to root out the bad
Giving a way for the good to come in to flow

Yes, if we want to see growth in our lives
Trials may have to come our way to help us know
The testings we’ll know, they are there to help us
As we come out the other side we will see we did grow

Those who bless God in their trials will see
The blessings of God through the trials they now know
For they came through them with a glowing light
Praising their God for answered prayers and a new glow

By Peter C. Salmond