TAKE COMFORT

For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. (2 Corinthians 4:17)


Do you ever feel your trials are like wearing a crown of thorns? Be faithful. As you trust in God, your crown of thorns will be taken away,
and He will hand you a crown with stars instead. Remember to thank
and praise Him.
Do you feel like you are overloaded, your hands filled with heavy cares?
 Be faithful. As you keep trusting in God, He will take away your heavy
cares and place a harp in your grasp, so you may sing glory and honor to
God for all he has done. Remember to thank and praise Him.
Do your garments feel soiled with dirt and grime from struggling in a sin-
sick world? Stay faithful. He will replace them with clothing that is shining white. Remember to thank and praise Him.
Hold on and do not despair. There will be a time when you look back and
your trials will seem as nothing in light of the  answered  prayers,miracles, and evidence of God's glory and grace.
Step by Step, day by day, He takes each trial and turns it inside out.
Triumphs emerge like a marvelous spiritual metamorphosis. Each
of your obedient acts will be transformed to joy unspeakable!
So take heart. Stay faithful. When  all  is ever so dark, know for sure
morning follows the night.
When the dawn breaks through, remember to lift your heart in thanksgiving and praise to the One who gives all comfort and help.

( from When I'm Praising God by ANITA CORRINE DONIHUE)