Lord, How Am I Ever Going to Get Through This?Sýnishorn

Joy – and this seems so counterintuitive – is a direct gift from God as a result of grief.

The greater the grief, the greater the capacity to hold joy—and God has huge plans for anyone who experiences grief!

There is a distinct difference between happiness and joy. Happiness is dependent on feelings and circumstances; joy is completely based on God, His promises, and our relationship with Him.

God doesn’t give joy in the same way we expect. God provides a deeper joy than we can imagine. I can’t even fathom what God has in store for all who go through hard and heartbreaking situations yet remain loyal to Him. We have a lot to look forward to!

The trials, grief, loss, and heartache…none of it can compare to the treasure God has in store for us in eternity.

Let‘s make a commitment to seek God more than anyone or anything else…to extravagantly love God throughout our entire life — especially during life’s storms…and to trust Him to make Romans 8:28 come to life in rich, personal experience.

No matter what we go through, may we always say:

“Lord, with You, I will always get through whatever I am going through because of Your deep love, care, comfort, compassion, and kindness towards me!”

God loves you so very much!

Thank you for allowing me to encourage your heart. Always remember how much God cares for you! Spend daily time with God by reading His Word, praying, and praising Him. He values you so much, and He is faithful in carrying you through.

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