Suffering in Light of God's Sovereignty

 *In light of Friday's sad event, I thought it wise to save this week's Monday's Resolution for another Monday. Praying for the families who've lost loved ones....*

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 “The evil and suffering in this world are greater than any of us can comprehend. But evil and suffering are not ultimate. God is. Satan, the great lover of evil and suffering, is not sovereign. God is.”
― John Piper, Suffering and the Sovereignty of God

“I have learned to kiss the wave that throws me against the Rock of Ages.”
― Charles Spurgeon

“That which should distinguish the suffering of believers from unbelievers is the confidence that our suffering is under the control of an all-powerful and all-loving God. Our suffering has meaning and purpose in God's eternal plan, and He brings or allows to come into our lives only that which is for His glory and our good.”
― Jerry Bridges, Trusting God: Even When Life Hurts

 "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though its mountains tremble at its swelling...'Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!'" Psalm 46:1-3, 10

"As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good" Gen. 50:20a

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