Sometimes I wish this wasn't true, but deep down I know that it is. I wish there was a verse of scripture that took away depression and anxiety. I wish there was a quick fix for family problems. I wish health problems weren’t so debilitating. I wish other people couldn’t do so much damage with hurtful choices.

The Lord is definitely more concerned with our growth than our comfort. I've found His plan is one filled with a lot of getting-out-of-your-comfort-zone moments. He seems to like us entering unchartered territory and once we feel like we get the hang of it, we're off to some new challenge or trial. He wants us to return to Him tired, worn out, but completely transformed.