text: does other christians except the trials and problems in their lives as tough love from god too? as for me life has presented itself as tough love to bring me closer to god and the understanding of why he loves me so much.  i just wanted to know if others feel this way too.  to know god loves us this much that he molds us into better souls and we are loved no matter how many dont love us.  to know from others that we are not alone would be a good response to this question and the more the better because a lot do feel alone as we all know we can at times. your answers will boost the faith in those who feel alone during their trial. we have to understand that us christians who live for the lord are going through a refining process because jesus is coming soon and we need to be as ready as possible.  the lord uses all things to the good of those who love him.  the problem comes in with our faith.  we need to read his word and stand on it, so that when life throws us problems, we lean on him and let his strentgh overtake our weakness.  sometimes it is satan who comes to destroy and then we need to get into god's presence so that he can lead us.  we are never ever alone if we love god and try to follow his commandments.  we just have to trust him.  the lord is so good and he is so very personal to each one of us.  he knows our needs, our desires.  blessed be his holy, wonderful name.