Transparency, empathy, and vulnerability are powerful tools that we do not always extend to each other as men. God often puts us in situations and circumstances to give us opportunities to bless others. This is intentional because we tend to hide behind shields instead of being open and transparent with others. When trouble shows up in our lives, instead of shying away from it, we must be willing to persevere and go through it; this enables us to be the individuals God called us to be. However, we cannot do this without leaning on God to learn His will for our lives instead of trying to control the situation ourselves through fear and anxiety. We cannot succeed by operating in panic mode. Putting our faith on trial in tough times and letting God guide us allows Him to use us in powerful ways