Even though we know it, as did Job (Job 14:1), it still bothers us when we see the righteous suffer.
Sometimes troubles knock us down and cause us injury, but let me tell you — no matter how it looks right now — the Lord is working in your life and everything's gonna be all right.
John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
It may look bad for you, but in the end things are going to work out just as God planned.
And, you may ask, what has God planned? He has planned nothing but the best for His children, Rom. 8:28; 2 Cor, 4:17;
Jer. 29:11, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."
God can bring great gain into our lives through these trials. Everything's gonna be all right. Just keep on praying.
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