Nine-year-old Wesley Jones broke his neck after falling from his tree house. Paralyzed from the neck down, Wesley grew up, launched a televised hunting show and founded the Triumph Over Tragedy Foundation – all from his wheelchair. Wesley and his brother, Reggie, work tirelessly to help those with neck injuries add lifts and ramps to their homes and provide hospital counseling. Wesley’s favorite saying is, “With hard work and God’s help, anything is possible.”

You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.

Genesis 50:20

Jacob’s favored son, Joseph, also experienced tragedy at a young age. Discarded by his brothers, Joseph could have resigned to a life of sorrow. Instead, he grew in wisdom wherever God placed him. A true man of character, Joseph showed mercy when placed in a position of authority over his siblings. God used tragedy to refine Joseph, He used it to refine Wesley…and He can use it to refine you.

What heartaches has your family experienced? Pray for your Heavenly Father to reveal His power in your life. Pray also for the families of your nation’s leaders as they experience rough times in their personal lives.

Recommended Reading: Genesis 37:18-28