Therefore we do not lose heart. Through outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is light,thanks,thankfeternal. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
You are being transformed into God’s image from Glory to Glory. Trust His Spirit to do this massive work in you. Yield to his ways, wisdom, and will. When life gets tough, don’t waste those hard circumstances. Instead, ask God to use them to transform you more and more into His likeness, helping you to become your true self. You must be willing to share in Christ sufferings so that you may also share in His Glory.
Though your troubles may seem heavy and endless, they are actually light and momentary, compared to the eternal Glory they are achieving for you. This is why it is reasonable and right to thank God for hard times, to praise him for ongoing troubles. This serves a dual purpose. When you give thanks in the midst of adversity, because of who God is, and for what He has done for you, God is glorified. And your thankfulness helps you make progress in your transformation from Glory to Glory.
Grace and Peace to You My Friends
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