Phil.1:12 "But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;" (KJV)

Phil.1:12 "Now it is my purpose to make clear to you, brothers, that the cause of the good news has been helped by my experiences;" (BBE)

Hello Sarah

I noticed that a lot of people in replying to this thread have recounted various trials/tragedies, and then tried to determine whether or not these experiences were God's will or not.

Do you think the above two verses quoted may have something to offer, in this line?

I speak as one who was in a hospital bed for over a year with severe burns; and I know that "the furtherance of the Gospel," did indeed take place as a result. I never would have met Jesus if I didn't almost fry to death! I'll have to post a testimony about that when I get time.

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"The desert will rejoice and bloom as the rose...it shall bloom abundantly!"
(Isa.35:1-2)

Your brother in Christ

David T. Battler