Mike, 

You've been a real pain in t........

Wait.  You mean that might be a good thing?!?!?

Mike my life was a test even before I got married or saved, at that time I was being tested by the enemy and welcome him because it look good felt good taste good.When God sent somebody to resue me by mnistering the word to me I ran Today I'm still being tested and not just by the enemy God has his own tests He just wants to see how I would react to them. Mike 26 years of marrige to the same man yes it was work, tests and trails and storms but we pulled to gether to make it work by the grace of God, not just my husband I had to build my relationship back with my children with the grace and mercy of our God all things are possible.

TESTING

WHY DO WE FACE TESTING IN OUR LIFE?
BIBLE READING: Genesis 12:10-20
KEY BIBLE VERSE: At that time there was a severe famine in the land, so Abram went down to Egypt to wait it out. (Genesis 12:10)
TESTS THROUGHOUT LIFE CAN TEACH US TO THINK CLEARLY AND TO CONSTANTLY TRUST IN GOD.
When famine struck, Abram went to Egypt where there was food. Why would there be a famine in the land to which God had just called Abram? This was a test of Abram’s faith, and Abram passed. He didn’t question God’s leading when facing this difficulty. Many believers find that when they determine to follow God, they immediately encounter great obstacles. The next time you face such a test, don’t try to second-guess what God is doing. Use the intelligence God gave you, as Abram did when he temporarily moved to Egypt, and wait for new opportunities.

TESTS SHOW US THAT MAKING ONE GOOD DECISION MAY NOT PREVENT ANOTHER BAD DECISION.
Having trusted God and moved to Egypt for a while, Abram immediately made a bad choice. Acting out of fear, he asked Sarai to tell a half-truth and say that she was his sister. She was his half sister, but she was also his wife (see Genesis 20:11-12).
Abram’s intent was to deceive the Egyptians. He feared that if they knew the truth, they would kill him to get Sarai. She would have been a desirable addition to Pharaoh’s harem because of her wealth, beauty, and potential for political alliance. As Sarai’s brother, Abram would have been given a place of honor. As her husband, however, his life would be in danger, because Sarai could not enter Pharaoh’s harem unless Abram was dead. So Abram lost faith in God’s protection, even after all God had promised him, and told a half-truth. This shows how lying compounds the effects of sin. When he lied, Abram’s problems multiplied. The tests became real trials.
BIBLE READING: Genesis 22:1-18
KEY BIBLE VERSE: Later on God tested Abraham’s faith and obedience. “Abraham!” God called. “Yes,” he replied. “Here I am.” “Take your son, your only son-yes, Isaac, whom you love so much-and go to the land of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will point out to you.” (Genesis 22:1-2)

TESTS ARE INTENDED TO MAKE US, NOT BREAK US.
God tested Abraham, not to trip him and watch him fall, but to deepen his capacity to obey God and thus to develop his character. Just as fire refines ore to extract precious metals, God refines us through difficult circumstances. When we are tested, we can complain, or we can try to see how God is stretching us to develop our character.

TESTING BRINGS OUR REAL PRIORITIES OUT INTO THE OPEN.
Why did God ask Abraham to perform human sacrifice? Pagan nations practiced human sacrifice, but God condemned this as a terrible sin (Leviticus 20:1-5). God did not want Isaac to die, but he wanted Abraham to “sacrifice” Isaac in his heart so it would be clear that Abraham loved God more than he loved his promised and long-awaited son. God was testing Abraham. The purpose of testing is to strengthen our character and deepen our commitment to God and his perfect timing. Through this difficult experience, Abraham strengthened his commitment to obey God. He also learned about God’s ability to provide.
BIBLE READING: 2 Chronicles 32:24-33
KEY BIBLE VERSE: When ambassadors arrived from Babylon to ask about the remarkable events that had taken place in the land, God withdrew from Hezekiah in order to test him and to see what was really in his heart. (2 Chronicles 32:31)

TESTING CAN BRING OUT OUR TRUE CHARACTER.
God tested Hezekiah to see what he was really like and to show him his own shortcomings and the attitude of his heart. God did not totally abandon Hezekiah, nor did he tempt him to sin, or trick him. The test was meant to strengthen Hezekiah, develop his character, and prepare him for the tasks ahead. In times of success, most of us can live a good life. But pressure, trouble, or pain will quickly remove our thin veneer of goodness unless our strength comes from God. What are you like under pressure or when everything is going wrong? Do you give in or turn to God? Those who are consistently in touch with God don’t have to worry about what pressure may reveal about them.
BIBLE READING: Psalm 11:1-7
KEY BIBLE VERSE: The LORD examines both the righteous and the wicked. He hates everyone who loves violence. (Psalm 11:5)

TESTING GIVES US A CLEAR OPPORTUNITY TO GROW, WITH GOD’S HELP.
God does not preserve believers from difficult circumstances, but he tests both the righteous and the wicked. For some, God’s tests become a refining fire, while for others, they become an incinerator for destruction. Don’t ignore or defy the tests and challenges that come your way. Use them as opportunities for you to grow.

No angel here Mike...Jesus leads and I'm learning to follow! thank you