I read this on our daily bread. It's so apt because as I look back at the events that took place in my life, each so called down moments were the times that shaped me. God is faithful. He is orchestrating all things at all time so that every moment is a perfect moment.

“In time of trouble say:

First—God brought me here. It is by His will I am in this strait place. In that I will rest.

Next—He will keep me in His love and give me grace in this trial to behave as His child.

Then—He will make the trial a blessing, teaching me lessons He intends me to learn, and working in me the grace He means to bestow.

Last—In His good time He can bring me out again—how and when He knows.

I am here—by God’s appointment, in His keeping, under His training, for His time.”