Refined

Most of us assume that when life gets uncomfortable, something has gone wrong. We interpret pressure and pain as signs of failure—or even God’s absence. But Scripture tells a different story. What if the heat you’re experiencing isn’t punishment or neglect, but intentional refinement? Let’s reconsider our suffering—not as something to escape, but as something God may be using to shape us. If you’ve ever asked, “Why is this happening to me?”, then this message is for you.

THE BIG IDEA: God refines what He intends to reflect.