At times you give me joy, Lord –
A taste of paradise.
At times you give me suffering –
A taste of sacrifice.
But, good or bad, I thank you,
However life may go,
For when my faith is tested
I have a chance to grow.
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God gives […] joy to those who please him (Ecclesiastes 2:26; NLT).
Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows (John 16:33; NLT).
Give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18; NIV).
Fortitude means fixity of purpose, endurance, having the strength to live with what constrains you (Luke 1:38; NKJV).
When your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow (James 1:3; NLT).
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