God calls us to keep moving toward trust in God and relationship with God. Sometimes we do that when we notice our blessings, and sometimes we even grow stronger roots during the hard times. Maybe growth in hard times is a blessing too.

For Reflection:

• What are some of the ways that you’re blessed right now?

• What are some of your woes?

• Have you ever had the experience of growing through a hard time? Have you ever, in hindsight, looked back at a hard time and see how it became a blessing?

• As you consider where you are now, where are you on the blessings vs. woes spectrum? More blessings or more woes? Why?

• What do you need from God right now?