I Want to Trust You, but I Don't: Moving Forward When You’re Skeptical of Others, Afraid of What God Will Allow, and Doubtful of Your Own Discernment

by Lysa TerKeurst

When I read this verse, I see suffering isn’t only this awful pain. Suffering is also a way to ______________________________________________________. “Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance.” (Romans 5:3) “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” (Isaiah 43:2) “I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.” (Psalm 27:13–14) “The lowly he sets on high, and those who mourn are lifted to safety.” (Job 5:11) “Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.” (John 16:20)