November 7, 2025
Good Morning,
From personal loss to unexpected setbacks, everyone experiences hardship. Difficult times can take many forms, including financial troubles, broken relationships, health issues, and more. Sometimes the weight of these difficulties can feel overwhelming, testing our resolve and often leaving us searching for hope and reassurance. Sometimes our lives are complex because we make bad decisions — accidentally and willfully — and these choices make our lives a lot harder. David in Psalm 13:5-6 declares his intention to praise God, saying, “But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall
Life is undeniably tough at times, but the assurance of God's goodness offers comfort and courage. Admitting that life is hard is not a sign of weakness, but rather a sign of honesty, which allows us to seek the support we need. Trusting in God's goodness means believing that, despite suffering, love, purpose, and redemption are available to us. Real spiritual maturity comes when we accept that life has challenges and trust that God, through it all, is with us and has a purpose for us. GOD IS GOOD, even when we are in a bad situation or when life is complicated.
What some see as an end, others see as a chance to begin again. Believing in God's goodness does not magically erase problems, but it can transform our perspective on them. Faith encourages us to trust that there is a greater plan at work, even when circumstances are challenging to understand. By embracing faith, seeking support, and holding on to hope, we can navigate life's storms with resilience and grace. "If you really want to do something, you'll find a way – and if you don't, you'll find an excuse."
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Finally, I would like to leave you with this thought for meditation: "My faith didn't remove the pain, but it got me through the pain. Trusting God didn't diminish or vanquish the anguish, but it enabled me to endure it." —Robert Rogers.
Be Blessed,
Kevin L. Bullock, Sr. – Pastor