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Life is hard. When we have trial and tribulation we make think God has forsaken us, it at the very least forgotten us. He hasn’t. Sometimes we need to be lost and in the wilderness. When we are lost and all the distractions are stripped away, we can see his plan. This is a time of training and being prepared for his plan.
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\nBlessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
\nJames 1:12<\/a> NIV<\/p>\n

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
\nIsaiah 41:10<\/a> NIV<\/p>\n

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\n“Because really, so often, when things don\u2019t go the way that we want or expect, we get upset. We have an idea about what we want or where we\u2019re going and when that doesn\u2019t come to pass, we feel disappointed, discouraged, maybe even rejected or angry.” YouVersion Curiosity of Faith. God is never angry with us, he is training us.<\/p>\n

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