God did not make our lives like a VCR machine when we could fast forward through the day and see what is in store ahead for us. If all was well I would select and live through the day, if not, I would fast forward to a better day.
We can nott fast forward through the calendar and pick and chose the days to live through, skipping the hard and painful times. There is no way of knowing when our lives will be filled with confusion or sorrow. But God has promised to provide for all our needs. He knows when sorrow and hurt will pile upon our hearts and lives. He knows the strength, the encouragement, the hope that we will need to make it through the tough times and He alone has promised to provide it, to help us and to carry us forever.
Philippians 4 : 19
My God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Psalm 28 : 7-9
The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Be their Shepherd also and carry them forever.
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