Christianese Part 1

We, as Christians, have a certain set of sayings that we like to throw around in any given circumstance. Some of these are true--but have become so cliche--while others don't seem to actually be Biblical. If you're a Christian and you say some of these things, no, I don't think you're a bad person. I do think it's time, though, that we reevaluate some of the things we say.

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God will never give you more than you can handle. When I first saw this quote, it bothered me a bit, but not too much. Therefore, I didn't really think about it too much. When I started seeing it everywhere (read: Pinterest) and considered it more deeply, I thought: "No, that's not right. I don't think that's actually even Biblical." 

I'm sure whoever first started saying this had good intentions, but I just don't agree. I think it's more likely that God does give us more than we can handle sometimes. Why? Probably because people frequently realize they need God when they're in the middle of a crisis--when they're on their knees. This isn't always the case, but God uses trials in our lives to build us, shape us, and grow us. It makes sense then that He would give us trials that we physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually cannot find our way through on our own. 

What are your thoughts on this saying? Agree? Disagree? If you can point me to a verse or passage that says this, I will gladly take back what I've said.