Our troubles should not in any way diminish our faith or disillusion us. Problems and suffering can have benefits far beyond our own limitations.
Our pain reminds us of Christ’s suffering for us.
Our troubles keep us from arrogant pride, help us look beyond this brief life, prove our faith to others, and give a Loving God opportunity to demonstrate His power.
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:17-18.
This life is not all there is—-there is life and victory beyond life! Knowing that we will live forever with God can help us live above the trials of today.
In our strength we bare witness to God’s power.
In our weakness Christ strengthens us moment by moment each day.
Have a blessed day!
In Christian love,
Diane