Hard Times

Romans 8:26-28 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. 27And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will.
More Than Conquerors 28And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

I have found that hard times come and go, but God never leaves and never forsakes. I don't deserve His grace but He freely gives it to me. I have found that in the tough times His grace is sufficient and that through the trial God is bending and shaping me into who He wants me to be. I don't ever wish for tough times to come but I know that in them God is working toward His good. Its in those times I must keep my focus on the Lord and not on myself for if I do I lose site of His goodness and begin to dwell on the problem. Tough times will come and go but one thing I can always trust in is the promises of God's Word and the faithfulness of my heavenly Father.

Father today may I continue to keep my focus on you. Draw nearer to me as I draw nearer to you. Give me spiritual eyes to see all that you are doing and may I give you praise in everything.