Hello this human,
A Brother in Christ I know, likes to say that if we're not in the middle of it, then we're about to enter it! I have gathered he means that 'it' are the trials and tribulations we go through. He also sees that our growth happens best during these instances. For surely, humanity has a tendency to learn best from hardships verses the good times.
Some verses that come to mind which I associate with this.
[Jhn 16:33 KJV] 33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
[Jas 1:2-3, 12 KJV] 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing [this], that the trying of your faith worketh patience. ... 12 Blessed [is] the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
[Rom 8:18, 28 KJV] 18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time [are] not worthy [to be compared] with the glory which shall be revealed in us. ... 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
With the Love of Christ Jesus.
YBIC
Nick
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