Word of God: The fruit of the Spirit

Galatians 5:22-23

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

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Word of God: Rejoice in sufferings

Romans 5:3-4

Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.
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Today's Christian Clipart: Why do bad things happen?

Job 42:3

Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not.

There are times you feel things are unfair, or wonder why these bad things are happening to me.
And you might also wonder why God allows them to happen, maybe God doesn't exist??
Well, God created everything and has the authority for doing anything to his creation just like you do for things you created. God knows things way more than any human. Now remember that God is loving God, and he loves you. He is always doing the best for you. Things may give you a lot of trouble, but they will help you to be spiritually better and stronger. After you experienced the trouble time, you will be able to know how painful it is for other people so that you can encourage them. Not only good things but also bad things would be working for good. The plan God has for us is totally beyond our imagination, we have no idea what is going to happen next, but we always should know they are the best for us prepared by God and they will help you to be better.

Job 42:3

Today's Christian Clipart: Rejoice in the time of trouble

Romans 5:3-5

And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

At the times you are facing difficulty on the work of God, let us remember this verse.
Disorder is the norm in this world controlled by evil. The more you work for God, the more you would face the difficulty. It is scary, yes I agree. But from other point of view, it is the proof that you are doing something real for your Lord.
You should walk through these tough times with hope, knowing that God is right beside you to help choose the best way. After all you would find yourself stronger and prove that you did great work for God!

Romans 5:3-5