This trouble is real, but it isn't forever.

A Bible affirmation for hard times, rooted in 2 Corinthians 4:17.

For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.

2 Corinthians 4:17 · BSB

Reflection

Paul calls his sufferings light and momentary, and this from a man who had been beaten, shipwrecked and imprisoned. He isn't minimizing them. He's weighing them against an eternal glory that outweighs everything.

A prayer

God, help me see this hard season next to what You're preparing. Keep my heart faithful in it.

More verses for hard times

This is hard, but God is holding me up. Isaiah 41:10 This hard season is building something in me that will last. Romans 5:3-5 I'm not alone in what I'm carrying today. Psalm 34:18 I don't have to be strong for Jesus. I can come as I am. Matthew 11:28 Jesus has overcome the world, so I can take heart. John 16:33 This suffering is for a little while. God will restore me. 1 Peter 5:10 This trial is building perseverance in me. James 1:2-4 What I'm going through now can't compare to what God has ahead. Romans 8:18 God is good, and He's my stronghold on this hard day. Nahum 1:7 What was meant to harm me, God can use for good. Genesis 50:20 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2

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