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I was deep in debt, liver was failing (swelling), got set up at work by a psycho who wanted a promotion, working thirteen to eighteen hours a day in abusive environment, had PTSD with night terrors, and other stuff was going on. The sheer number of improbable events almost seemed like the universe itself was working against me. I felt a realization that I was paying for the evil choices I made. Asking God, if He’s real, for a sign about that led to me experiencing an actual miracle that turned my beliefs on their head. I professed Jesus Christ and everything changed. My PTSD and night terrors were cured, too. The new foundation helped. Now, I know God made us to love Him first in a relationship, reflect His character, and love each other as ourselves. Our own evils toward God and each other incur His wrath. The very evils in the Bible that wrecked countries are what happen today. Yet, I know God loved us enough to take flesh as Jesus Christ, set a perfect example, die for our sins so we can be forgiven, and dwells in us. He has an eternal future of love, joy, and peace for all who follow Him. I put more on GetHisWord.com with proof. With that foundation, I can answer your question. Those who truly believe in Christ receive God’s Spirit who grants an inner peace and joy that’s always there. We also know Rom. 8:28 says He works all things for our good. Our suffering builds character. Every good act toward God and others is rewarded later but often blessed now, too. We can also give people the Gospel, the gift we’re given, in our communities, work, etc. Then, they’re saved from wrath, receive God’s peace, and become instruments of His will. Last year was one of my hardest. Yet, I definitely had more peace and purpose than many others with more material things. Also, God answers our prayers in specific, noticeable ways which are awesome to watch. He even healed one person’s kid we prayed for. I’m so grateful for this new life. |