Inspiration
Romans 5:3-5
We can rejoice, too when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character and character strengthens our confident Hope of salvation and this Hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with LOVE.
Re-Focus on the big picture.
We have been given the LOVE of Christ as a deposit on GOD' promise that HE Causes EVERYTHING to work together for the good of those who LOVE GOD.
Ref: Reframing Jesus(Jesus Centered Bible);pg1177
We may sometimes forget when the going gets tough or as soon as bad times come, that GOD is STILL working HIS powers. But. We have to remember, that even in bad times or when all we can see is terrible. HE already has it figured out. Just because we ask for what our heart desires, does not mean it's what GOD desires. Our hearts are deceitful and full of selfish wants. Sometimes we may feel he didn't answer us because it doesn't line up with our own understanding and we may see it as bad or terrible, but actually it could be our line up to something good or what GOD knows we need more. HE can see the bigger picture. We must not only rejoice in times of glory and times of awesomeness but also in times of trouble and pain. Even though its hard and next to impossible. We must remain strong, steady in prayer and confident. Listen to HIS whispers and keep our eyes open to HIS signs. GOD does, will and has got this! Trust HIM! The Father will not let us down. The bigger picture will be reviled and all will make sense.
Min. Brandon Kwiatkowski
Luke 15:4-7
"If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them gets lost, what will he do? Won't he leave the ninety-nine others in the wilderness and go to search for the one that is lost until he finds it? And when he has found it, he will joyfully carry it home on his shoulders. When he arrives, he will call together his friends and neighbors, saying, "Rejoice with me because I have found my lost sheep'. In the same way, there is more joy in Heaven over one lost sinner who Repents and returns to GOD than over ninety-nine others who are righteous and haven't strayed away!
GOD' TRUE LOVE
This is the "normal" LOVE of GOD. Jesus reveals what drives the passion of HIS Father; "In the same way, it is not my Heavenly Father's will that even one of these little ones should parish". Jesus says in a parallel passage Matthew 18:14. LOVE, Jesus says, will risk everything for the BELOVED.
Ref: Jesus Answers(Jesus Centered Bible);pg1091
John 3:16-17
For GOD Loved the world so much that HE gave HIS one and only Son, so that everyone who Believes in HIM will not perish but have Eternal life. GOD sent his Son into the world not to Judge the world but to save the world through HIM.