Romans 5:3-4 "we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope;"
The sovereignty of God is so full, so complete, that even the most difficult times are designed to produce hope. This is the mystery of His mercy; to bring discomfort and to build strength, to wound and to heal, to try and to teach. The result proves worthwhile; hope in God increases as we are utterly lost in complex and unsolvable situations. Hard times tend to strip away self-worth. In those times, when there is nothing left to admire in yourself, nothing noble or strong, wise or eloquent, charming or tasteful, but only the exposed short-comings of a rebellious heart, that is when God's grace is realized.
This is the most liberating realization! In me is nothing but in God is everything and in Him I have everything. I can happily empty myself of any sense of entitlement and receive God's grace the way it is given, as a gift.
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