"But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy."
1 Peter 4:13
This is a big theme in the scriptures... that after the trials come the blessings, after the hardships comes the joy... and a permanent kind of joy as well. :)
Let's remember also though that "he that is happy shall be happy still" (Mormon 9:14) in the resurrection. Suffering is going to happen, but let's not ever give up and just accept that as the norm. :) God is all about joy and hope, and wants us to be happy. In some ways going through the hard times helps us to understand and appreciate the joy, and how to have joy, as well, so we're learning and growing and (if we're making some good choices) improving through all of it.
Today, let's rejoice in anticipation of the permanent joy that we are headed for, and have patience in our sufferings, knowing that "all things work together for good to them that love God" (Romans 8:28). :)
1 Peter 4:13
This is a big theme in the scriptures... that after the trials come the blessings, after the hardships comes the joy... and a permanent kind of joy as well. :)
Let's remember also though that "he that is happy shall be happy still" (Mormon 9:14) in the resurrection. Suffering is going to happen, but let's not ever give up and just accept that as the norm. :) God is all about joy and hope, and wants us to be happy. In some ways going through the hard times helps us to understand and appreciate the joy, and how to have joy, as well, so we're learning and growing and (if we're making some good choices) improving through all of it.
Today, let's rejoice in anticipation of the permanent joy that we are headed for, and have patience in our sufferings, knowing that "all things work together for good to them that love God" (Romans 8:28). :)
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