| Dear Young Christian: |
| Are you going through some sickness or sorrow in your life? The inspired writer records, “Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept Thy Word … It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn Thy statutes” (Psalm 119:67, 71). |
| The Lord only passes us through what He sees is needful for our blessing and training. “Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 1:6-7). “For He doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men” (Lamentations 3:33). |
| Not only does the Lord know exactly what we need, but His love and comfort are ready and waiting to draw us closer to Himself. So, don’t be discouraged by the affliction, but instead find your consolation, strength, and joy in Himself. |
| Your Christian Friend, |
| Jim Hyland |
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