For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweigh them all.
2 CORINTHIANS 4:17 (NIV)
It is the fire of suffering that brings forth the gold of godliness.
Madame Guyon
"[God] depends more on circumstance to make us like Jesus than He depends on our reading the Bible." p193
"Your most profound and intimate experiences of worship will likely be in your darkest days - when your heart is broken, when you feel abandoned, when you're out of options, when the pain is great - and you turn to God alone." p194
"You will never know that God is all you need until God is all you've got." p194
"Every problem is a character building opportunity, and the more difficult it is the greater the potential for building spiritual muscle and moral fibre. Paul said ' We know that these troubles produce patience. And patience produces character.' What happens outwardly in your life is not as important as what happens inside you. Your circumstances are temporary, but your character will last forever." p197
"Corrie Ten Boom, who suffered in a Nazi death camp, explained the power of focus: 'If you look at the world, you'll be distressed. If you look within, you'll be depressed. But if you look at Christ, you'll be at rest!' Your focus will determine your feelings. The secret of endurance is to remember that your pain is temporary but your reward will be eternal." p198
"Don't give in to short-term thinking. Stay focused on the end result: 'If we share His glory, we must also share his suffering. What we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory He will give us later.'" p198
Point to Ponder:
There is a purpose behind every problem.
Verse to Remember:
"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." Romans 8:28 (NIV)
Question to Consider:
What problem in my life has caused the greatest growth in me?
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