"And it came to pass that Laman and Lemuel and the sons of Ishmael did begin to murmur exceedingly, because of their sufferings and afflictions in the wilderness; and also my father began to murmur against the Lord his God; yea, and they were all exceedingly sorrowful, even that they did murmur against the Lord."
1 Nephi 16:20
I think we are all tempted to murmur at times, when things are hard. It seems easier to believe in God when he is blessing and prospering us than when he is allowing us to experience hardship. The conditions of our lives don't change the reality of God though. No matter what we go through and how bad it gets, we can never be harmed more than God has the power to heal. He will swallow up every bit of our sorrow with his joy, as we continue on the path. The road sometimes look bleak in chapter 5, but let's keep reading. The destination that God has set for all of us still leads to a happy ending, with joy beyond imagining. Let's remember that "weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning." It's not always literally one night, but it's the promise that joy always comes again. We're not stuck in the darkness. With God there is always hope, and a new sunrise coming.
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