Here is another beautiful rendering dealing with the hope that lies within from Brandy, a partner here at The Mission:
Inevitably, all of us, will suffer. Nothing can spare us from the confusion and pain that will, no doubt, accompany it. But, as a Christian, I believe I can weather the storms differently by knowing the One who is taking me through it.
If my own struggles have taught me anything it is that my greatest need is to know God better. My efforts, in doing this, have been repaid with joy and power beyond all expectation.
So with my heart strong for God, I can draw courage, wisdom, and determination in the face of overwhelming adversity from the certainty that GOD, truly is with me and HE IS GOOD.
In suffering we build our faith through trust in God…
There were times that I thought I couldent or even alowe my self to contenew throu the pain and torment of things that happend to me in the past but even when I thought I would end the pain myself God would tell me I couldnt do it and if I did what I had pland I would never see him. Not that I was particulerly religes but Iv always had the desier to see God, And the promeses he had made to us. What ever it was It would keep me from my plan and I would work throu it. Now I know that it all was for a spacifice reasons and God had always had his plans for me but I had to serender to his plan. (GET OUT OF MY WILL AND LET HIM GUIDE ME) And seance I have done that things have been so much less stressful and I have been happer. So give up the tug-a-war with GOD and let him lead you.
god is waiting patiently to see our response to the devils torment as well as observing our faith. many are called few are chosen! remember its your decision, choose wisely!
I see God’s had in the midst of my struggles. He is leading me out of them. It is me and my poor choices that let me wander in the wilderness for the forty years it takes before I surrender and follow God’s path out.
Truly God is good !!! I praise Him so,for being there especially the times that we needed HIM the most… and He’s never failed us…NEVER!