When I expected good, then evil came; When I waited for light, then darkness came.
Does it surprise you when bad things happen in your life? Did you believe that when you accepted God, everything would be easy and pain-free? Did you know that Jesus never promised that? Not only this, but He actually promised persecution and even death! God is not a spiritual piggy-bank and becoming a Christian doesn't create a savings account in God's bank. When we do good things or obey God, it doesn't add a credit to our account which we can use to get what we want later. Our good works do not produce wealth and comfort in this life, but eternal rewards in heaven. We need to remember this and not be discouraged when bad things happen, even when we are doing everything we can to please the Lord. God is not punishing us by allowing tragedy and pain in our lives, but giving us the opportunity to demonstrate to those around us that there truly is something different about us, something they need. This often cannot be seen when everything is going smoothly and we are happy and content. Don't be afraid when trials or troubles come, trust the Lord, and know that He is working both in you and through you in every situation.
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