Growing Through Adversity: James 1:2-4  "My brethren, Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.  But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing." NKJV

We can all say, "I am who I am because God sovereignly and directly created me to be who I am".
Ladies, we are fearfully and wonderfully made, down to every crooked nose, every pointed ear, every impaired eyesight, and disability.  God made us the way we are so that we can glorify Him.

God is in control of every aspect of our lives.  He always provides the means necessary and expects us to use the means at our disposal.  We need to trust God to sovereignly work out His purpose in us and through us.  But, we also have a responsibility to live prudent lives.  Prayer is the acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and of our dependence upon Him to act on our behalf.  Prudence is the acknowledgment of our responsibility to use all legitimate means.