The Bible is realistic about troubles:
- Trouble seems to be woven into the fabric of living (Job 14:1).
- Many of our distresses are caused by our own sin and foolishness (Prov. 21:23, Ps. 78:32-3).
- Some difficulties are created by other people (Ps. 9:13).
- God allows trouble but is always in control (2 Chr. 29:8).
- We have a refuge and strong defense in the Lord (Ps. 59:16).
- He invites us to call upon Him in our distresses (Ps. 50:15).
- We can expect deliverance in keeping with His will (Ps 107:6, 143:11).
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