God Understands

Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

the Father of all mercies, and the God of all comfort;

who comforteth us in all our tribulation,

that we may be able to comfort them which are in trouble,

by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted by God.

- 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4 -

God understands your sorrow, He sees the falling tear,

And whispers, "I am with thee," Then falter not, nor fear.

God understands your heartache, He knows the bitter pain;

O, trust Him in the darkness, You cannot trust in vain.

God understands your weakness, He knows the tempter's pow'r;

And He will walk beside you however dark the hour.

Refrain

He understands your longing, 

your deepest grief He shares;

Then let Him bear your burden,

He understands, and cares.

- Oswald J. Smith -

Extraordinary afflictions are not always the punishment of extraordinary sins,

but sometimes the trial of extraordinary graces.

Sanctified afflictions are often spiritual promotions.

- Matthew Henry -

Be still, my soul: thy God doth undertake

To guide the future as He has the past.

Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake;

All now mysterious shall be bright at last.

Be still my soul: the waves and winds still know

His voice who ruled them while He dwelt below.

- Katharina Von Schlegel -

Have a blessed Lord's Day, dear ones!