God doesn’t expect you to be thankful for evil, for sin, for suffering, or for their painful consequences in the world. Instead, God want you to thank Him that He will use your problems to fulfill his purposes [and patient during times of distress, so vital in letting our troubles transform us]...It is vital that you stay focused on God’s plan, not your pain or the problem…Your focus will determine your future…The secret of endurance is to remember that your pain is temporary but your reward will be eternal. Don’t give in to short-term thinking. Stay focused on the end result.
Rick Warren
The Purpose Driven Life pp. 198-199
Rick Warren
The Purpose Driven Life pp. 198-199
