Disturb us, Lord, when we are too well pleased with ourselves, when our dreams have come true because we have dreamed too little, when we arrive safely because we sailed too close to the shore. — Francis Drake
hardship
God allows pain
God intentionally allows you to go through painful experiences to equip you for ministry to others. — Rick Warren
God allows what he hates
Sometimes God allows what he hates to accomplish what he LOVES. — Joni Eareckson Tada
Hardship often prepares a person
Hardship often prepares an ordinary person for an extraordinary destiny. — C.S. Lewis
God is concerned with our character
God is more concerned with our character than our comfort.
His favor is for a lifetime
His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning. -Psalms 30:5
