THE GOOD TIMES AND BAD TIMES

We tend to think of good times as blessings from God and bad times as the work of the devil. Now think about this nothing reaches us without His permission. "In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after Him." We are not exempt from bad times or adversity, it's God's way of keeping us sharp

Father, we rejoice in good times and bad, because You are in control of both. Lord, nothing reaches us without coming through Your hands and You will not give us more than we can bare. So, we praise You whether happy or sad, because we know, this is a test and we will pass. Lord, we will not grieve, for the joy of You is our strength. We will not fear, for You are with us; we will not be dismayed, for You are our God. That will protect us and help us; You will uphold us with Your righteous right hand. Lord, You are our strength and courage as we walk through this journey. Lord, we will not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let our requests be made known to You. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. So, continue to teach us, and show us the way, in Jesus name Amen