Luke 22:31-34

Sometimes God’s preparation comes packaged as pain

Verse 31: “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you …

See your pain through the perspective of purpose

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Jesus is with you in your pain

The greater the pain, the bigger the potential

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.