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For You have put us to the test, God;You have refined us as silver is refined.11 You brought us into the net;You laid an oppressive burden upon [a]us.12 You made men ride over our heads;We went through fire and through water.Yet You brought us out into a place of abundance.--- Psalm 66:10-12 NASBJust as fire purifies silver in the smelting process, trials refine our character. They bring us new and deeper wisdom. Helping us discern truth from falsehood and giving us the discipline to do what we know is right. Above all, these trials help us realize that life is a gift from God to be cherished, not a right to be taken for granted.--- Life Application Study Bible notes