Purpose and Perspective

From the book What Happens When Women Say Yes to God by Lysa Terkeurst: "A real sign of spiritual maturity is looking to God not for comfort and convenience but for purpose and perspective. Comfort and convenience lead to complacency. When trouble comes, the complacent person becomes critical of everyone, including God. On the other hand, purpose and perspective lead to perservance that is evident in those leading a truly devoted life. The persistant person eagerly looks to handle trials and struggles in a way that honors God and allows personal growth."