Romans 5:3-4 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us–they help us learn to endure. And endurance develops strength of character in us, and character strengthens our confident expectation of salvation. This whole trials and rejoicing and all that has been on my mind lately. Since my family seems to be stuck in a loop of the same or similar problems and trials, I sure hope I’m building something good. I suppose endurance is one of those things. It really gets frustrating sometimes to be as old as I am and not really be more financially secure. I know it’s tough on my husband because he feels it’s his fault in a lot of ways (which it really isn’t), especially since he’s supposed to be the provider and all that. And I sure hope that we’re building character, too. Building character always reminds me of that Calvin and Hobbes cartoon where Calvin’s dad tells him that he’s building character. It’s not the most spiritual of things, but I’m going to post a couple here because I love Bill Watterson’s cartoon series and because it’s relevant. Last thought on endurance and character and all of that. I suppose that rejoicing in the clouds and not just in the silver lining reminds us that God can work through anything. The clouds just make His solutions that more amazing.