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 allows what he hates
Hardship often prepares a person
God is concerned with our character
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