• If you never felt pain, then how would you know that I'm a Healer?
  
  
• If you never went through difficulties, how would you know that I'm a Deliverer?
  
  
• If you never had a trial, how could you call yourself an overcomer?
  
  
• If you never felt sadness, how would you know that I'm a Comforter?
  
  
• If you never made a mistake, how would you know that I'm forgiving?
  
  
• If you knew all, how would you know that I will answer your questions?
  
  
• If you never were in trouble, how would you know that I will come to your rescue?
  
  
• If you never were broken, then how would you know that I can make you whole?
  
  
• If you never had a problem, how would you know that I can solve them?
  
  
• If you never had any suffering, then how would you know what Jesus went through?
  
  
• If you never went through the fire, then how would you become pure?
  
  
• If I gave you all things, how would you appreciate them?
  
  
• If I never corrected you, how would you know that I love you?
  
  
• If you had all power, then how would you learn to depend on me?
  
  
• If your life was perfect, then what would you need Me for?

--Rev. Edgar StClair, Ironton, MO.