When It Rains, It Pours... Or Does it?

We've all most likely heard the adage "when it rains, it pours".  We all know this to mean that it seems like when things start going bad they continue to get worse.  But I'm starting to believe that it's all about our perspective.  When things are tough, we get uncomfortable.  But that may just be right where God wants us to be.  When we are having one of "those" days or seasons it demands our faith be put into action.  If we've been too comfortable, or just complacent, in our walk with Jesus it just may be that Jesus wants to build our faith.  And if Jesus wants to mix things up a bit, shouldn't we want that too?  I've found that a common theme in my prayers has been (and still is) to be right where God wants me when He wants me to be there doing what He wants me to do.  Simply put, I want for me what God wants for me.  If Jesus wants to stretch me and build my faith in Him, that's what I want.  I don't want to see it as another moment that has been "rained on".  It's a faith-building experience that I don't want to miss out on!  As uncomfortable as it is I want to be a part of this!  Build my faith Jesus!  I want more of You!