"Life with God is not immunity from difficulties, but peace in difficulties."
~C.S. Lewis
Isn't this the truth? No one's life is absolutely problem-free. Everyone faces the same sort of difficulties at some point; financial problems, loneliness, worry about the near future . . . it's a long list. Being a Christian doesn't make us immune from the causes of these things, but our relationship with God does give us a way out of being constantly stressed and worrying ourselves sick.
God cares about us (1 Peter 5:7) and He has a plan for our entire life (Jeremiah 29:11). The fact that God can create an intricate world in six days and part a sea within minutes (or moments!) is enough to prove that He's capable of turning the tables of a situation quickly. And even when the tables aren't turned, we can still have peace in God; Christ Himself is said to be our peace (Ephesians 2:14). He is our living hope; His grace is sufficient for us (2 Corinthians 12:9).
So we don't have to freak out or wring ourselves emotionally dry. The peace of God is perfect (Isaiah 26:3), and He gives it to us freely.
C.S. Lewis has so many fantastic quotes! Do you know any off the top of your head?
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