It can be brought on by any of the storms of life we encounter: the death of a loved one, a broken relationship, or even the daily grind of life. Our typical response is to twist and turn until we’ve done everything we can do except turn to God. Anvil time is not something we really desire, but something we may need. The Master Blacksmith knows the kind of instrument he wants us to be and so the hammer slams as the sparks fly. Slowly, our hearts begin to be reshaped. What was dull becomes sharp and what was weak becomes strong.  

 

Where are you in the process? Are you on God’s anvil? If so, be grateful. It simply means that God values you. He’s not finished with you, with us. He loves you and sees you as an instrument for noble purposes.