James 1:4 You must let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.

God uses complex relationships and suffering to accomplish significant and meaningful growth. In Psalm 23 we learn that the way to joy is through sorrow and the way to growth passes through barrenness. The way to green pastures is through dark valleys.

So, during hard times and trials, instead of asking “why is this happening to me?” ask “how is God using this in my life?”

1 Peter 1:6 says You greatly rejoice in this, even though you have to suffer various kinds of trials for a little while.

2 Corinthians 1:4 The merciful Father and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our suffering, so that we may be able to comfort others in all their suffering, as we ourselves are being comforted by God.

Remember today, Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God, that is, for those who are called according to His purpose, all things are working together for good.

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