the storms of life

Suffering seems a bit odd with such a God who loves and cares for us right? Well, suffering happens in each and everyone of our lives because he uses it to train us. Think of it with the vine analogy. HE is the vine, WE are the branches. Now we, the branches have to go through storms and strong winds to grow stronger and sturdier. And like our lives, God allows these storms and winds to "attack" our lives, just to make us strong. Like it says, "whatever doesnt kill me, makes me stronger."

also, what comes after a storm? a rainbow. hmmm symbolism anyone?

Its also all a chain reaction. Suffering leads to Endurance, which then results in Character, then becoming Confidence and ultimately leading to Hope.

God disciplines you to strengthen you. Let God do his work. Its not like how we think, but it works. Trust in him completely.

verse of the morning: Hebrews 12:7-12

⁷ Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father? ⁸ If you are not disciplined—and everyone undergoes discipline—then you are not legitimate, not true sons and daughters at all. ⁹Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of spirits and live! ¹⁰They disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness. ¹¹ No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.

¹² Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees.