IT'S OK TO SUFFER

We are not isolated from the tragedies of this world, just as Jesus was not isolated from these tragedies of this world.  God never promised that the storms will pass us, He promised that we will have peace through them.  Suffering is all apart of the work God has given us to do, just like Christ suffered as apart of the work God gave Him to do, save us.  Some may depict God as pitiless or indifferent, but the Bible teaches us that God is deeply moved by our suffering​ and that He will soon bring an end to it.  "Besides suffering helps us grow in grace"

Matthew 16:23 But He turned and said to Peter, "Get behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to Me; for you are not setting your mind on God's interests, but man's.

Lord, we know that You can take the very thing that looks like a total disaster in our lives and turn it into a wonderful victory?  Father, You have turned our tears of sorrow into tears of joy, and You will help us keep that joy in our hearts even during our suffering.  Lord, You have used the evil things Satan and our enemies have brought against us, as a tool for deliverance and victory.  Although we saw those things as a disaster in our lives, You came and turned it into the greatest blessing we’ve ever experienced.  We have grown in grace, we have been separated from the world and drawn nearer to Thee. Lord, fill us up with the Spirit and help us refuse to succumb to the trials and evil tidings the devil and our enemies puts before us, as we take our stand firmly on Your Word, knowing that You are with us and You will turn any situation around for good. So Satan get behind us, in Jesus name Amen