Yield yourself unto that shaping, and discover the reservoir within. Dear God, I give myself to thee this day, thine only, thine ever to be. Life is difficult. The opening words of The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck reminds us that life is a series of problems. Problems at home, problems at work, problems with relationships, problems with one's self, health problems, problems with the car, problems with finances.
Life is just one problem after another.
These problems happen to everyone, Christians and non-believers alike. Christians can greet and deal with the problems of life with an attitude of opportunity rather than fear, doom or helplessness. This can only happen thorough the painful process of becoming self-less. Think of gold for a moment. Pure gold is far more valuable than gold ore in its natural state.