Paul asked, but the Lord did not relieve his suffering.
Some time later Paul wrote this, “What we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later (Romans 8:18).”
Through suffering Paul learned hope.
Our baby was born with Strep B, so when I got pregnant again, I prayed every single day that our next baby would be born healthy.
But she was born with Strep B.
Our first grandson was born prematurely. After his birth I prayed that our next grandson would be full term.
But he was born prematurely.
God did not give what I requested, but we can see “God’s care in the midst of God’s denial.”*
*Ruth Senter, “The Rock”.
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