When you place your hope in Jesus, you never grieve in vain because the God who was is also the God who does. That's why, no matter what you face you can hold onto this hope: Jesus can turn your setbacks and sorrows into setups for your good and His glory. He can take your pain and use it for His purposes. He can make a way through your desert seasons. As you continue to draw close to him, you might discover that your current struggle is training you for future purposes that He has for you and those around you.

Sometimes the Lord has to sit us down to get our undivided attention.

NOTES from a messenger in my sermon book