By Etinosa Osayi

Trials don't mean God is absent; they mean He's actively working in our lives. Sometimes, He'll bring swift deliverance, while other times He'll give us the courage to persevere. Either way, He's shaping us into vessels of hope, with a story to share that will inspire others.

We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. - Romans 5:3-4 (NIV)