1 Peter 5:10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
If you ever feel far from God …you moved (Francine Taylor)
A while…certain amount of time, different level of difficulty
Perfect…sound and complete
Removal of suffering brings insufficient strength
Making big deals out of small stuff will rob you of strength
Matthew 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
It takes strength to exercise meekness
Keep your tongue on a budget
You do not have to say it…..
Don’t say everything you’re thinking
2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
His strength is made perfect in our weakness