We are not born with a steadfast faith in God. Scripture tells us it is both a gift from Him (Ephesians 2:8), and it must be developed over time (James 1:3). What’s more, the process of growth that God uses can include adversity. Brenen and Morgan Beeler explain that our Father’s plan for maturing us can include personal and family crises.

Adversity has a way of challenging your faith. Perhaps you're struggling financially and don't see God's hand of provision, or your marriage seems to be falling apart, or you just received bad news from a doctor. In tough situations like these, you can feel tempted to abandon your faith in God. Brenen and Morgan Beeler explain that it's sometimes hard to understand what the Lord is doing when you're in the midst of hardships, but that's when you need Him the most and are learning to really trust Him.