"Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation." Psalm 68:19

"If your Lord calls you to suffering, do not be dismayed, for He will provide a deeper portion of Christ in your suffering" - Samuel Rutherford

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” - Matthew 11:28

If he says no to our requests, he has a reason—perhaps ten thousand. We may never know the reasons in this life, but one day we’ll see them all. For now, we must trust that his refusals are always his mercies to us.

"He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." - Philippians 1:6

Next time you worry about something, pray that you will not fear what is happening, will not turn to Google over God, and will rest knowing that even if the worst happens, God will be there with you.

“They who dive in the sea of affliction bring up rare pearls.” - Charles Spurgeon

"Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours but God's." - 2 Chronicles 20:15

"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us." - Romans 8:18

"Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all." - 2 Thessalonians 3:16

“The greatest good suffering can do for me is to increase my capacity for God.” - Joni Eareckson Tada

"Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us." - Psalm 62:8

Suffering is a strange sort of gift from God, a gift that we reluctantly receive and constantly want to give back. But it has extraordinary power to change us.

"For we are powerless against this great horde that is coming against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you." - 2 Chronicles 20:12

God knows what we need. He sees the future. We cannot. His perspective is eternal. Ours is not. desiringgod.org/articles/the-u…

"Waiting is a letting go to let something grow." -@annvoskamp

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” - Matthew 5:4

Wait is the most precious answer God can give us. It makes us cling to him rather than to an outcome. God knows what I need; I do not. He sees the future; I cannot. His perspective is eternal; mine is not.

"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. " - Psalm 34:18

"Godly despair cries out for perspective but allows the hollowness of loss to move the heart to seek God." –Dan Allender