“It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.” -Psalm 119:71

Here’s a very honest admission from the psalmist: he actually admits to something that we humans have a difficult time acknowledging: it was good for him that God afflicted him.

And shortly thereafter, he admits yet again, “I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me” (Psalm 119:75).

As much as we hate to admit, we ought to recognize that God brings trials and troubles into our lives to teach us a lesson: and He ultimately brings them for goodness.

“My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.” -Proverbs 3:11-12

• Consider Your Ways
• Comfort for the Overwhelmed
• Obedience as a Key to Usefulness
• Rebellion Brings Adversaries
• Strength for Tomorrow

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