There are many trials and temptations in a Christian’s life, some that may even cause us to question the strength of our faith. This is not to say we live in doubt, or even continuously question. But sometimes we arrive at a point in life that make us wonder what we are supposed to do exactly.

I cried out to the Lord and asked for His mercy over my son. It was the most difficult moment for me to embrace my son as he went limp, then stiff with his eyes rolling back. I didn’t understand what was happening. The hour is coming when the Lord will take us with Him. Our hearts and lives need to be ready for all that is to pass.

I see God’s love for us when we lash out at Him when we are not happy with the way things are. Recent events are a good example, as we are passing a difficult time in our nation with COVID-19, riots, protests, and many other issues. We have to remember, He is embracing us and understands our difficulties.

Caution has its origin with God. It is the way that He made us. Hope, faith and peace have their origin with God but fear, or more correctly, living in fear has its origin with Satan because “fear has torment.” God does not torment His children—ever.

God’s ultimate plan for us is eternal life with Him. What is this world in comparison to eternity? Even though your trials seem endless, this life is just a fleeting glimpse, the blink of an eye, in the timeline of eternity.

God never intends that cancer should harm your soul. He only designs that your soul be stretched through your suffering. Stretched to receive more of His grace, more of His wisdom, more of His ability to endure, to persevere, and then to pass on that encouragement to others.