Four experiences thath the Bible reveals are evident in fulfilling God's purposes:1. Experience sufferingI Peter 4:1 (NASB)Hebrews 5:8 (NLT)"A season of suffering is a small assignment when compared to the reward. Rather than begrudge your problem - explore it, ponder it, and most of all, use it. Use it to the glory og God"- Max LucadoApplication:1) In times of difficulty allow your suffering to prompt you to trust God for His comfort and guidance.I Peter 5:10 (ESV)2) Approach every difficulty with the assurance that with Christ - nothing has the power to steal our joy.I Peter 5:3-5 (ESV)3) Instead of blaming God for your trials, allow Him to grow you into a person who reflects/mirrors Christ.Jamesb1:24 (ESV)2. Experience separationI Corinthians 6:9-11 (NLT)John 8:36 (NIV)I Peter 4:3-5 (NLT)Application:1) Make the choice to separate from people that hinder you from fulfilling God's purposes.I Corinthians 15:33 (NLT)2) Make the choice of staying away from places that don't honor God.II Corinthians 6:14 (NLT)3) Don't open up doors that God is closing for your own good.Revelation 3:8 (NLT)3. Experience love.I Peter 4:8 (NIV)Colossians 3:12-14 (NLT)Application:1) Remember that love is a choice, not a feeling.2) Small things are big with God's love.4. Experience and use your gift.I Peter 4:10-11 (NLT)Application:1) Experienceing your gift is important to you!2) Using your gift is important to the world around you!3) Embracing your gift is important to God!I Peter 4:11 (NASB)