Friday, January 11, 2008

Strengthening the Bond at "Inconvenient" times

Why do bad things happen to GREAT people? We will never have all of the answers or understanding until God's perfect time.
Although it is most difficult to get a handle on the concept when we are hurting: God uses painful experiences in our lives to draw us (and those around us) closer to him. Using these experiences to seek and understand God's will in our lives will prepare us for the next mountain we have to climb.
Not only so, we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance. Rom 5:3

May difficult and painful times in your life be accompanied by comfort and a renewed spirit.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Mt 5:4

Restore to me the joy of your salvation
and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. Ps 51:10

NIV

1 comment:

Bethany Patrice said...

you are such a sweet and gentle person with a wise heart. you bless me more than you know.