Doesn’t it say in the Scriptures to, “Count it all joy when you face various trials…”, for adverse circumstances are the proving grounds of a believer’s faith?
God
A hinge needs a pin so that it can swing the door open as it was designed to do. But unless this hinge pin is set in place, then the entrance into the room will be blocked, for how can someone access what is behind this opening without first walking through the point of entry?
The one who is waiting in the wings shall soon walk out onto the stage as the lead, for though she was presented to the people in the role of understudy, her name shall soon have top billing once she assumes the position of the main character.
This sitting President would appear to be between a rock and a hard place, as it seems his opposition has boxed him in, where he is faced with attacks on all sides; for no matter what he does or says, those who are his critics point the finger of blame at him.
In the coming days, though the storms will rage, I shall be your anchor and refuge. And when your sails billow and whip because of the prevailing winds, I will be there to hold you steady. If a giant wave should roll towards your heading, it shall be My hand that keeps you upright and afloat.
The phrase “I can’t…” is spoken by those who characteristically assess their circumstances with their natural eyes. It is said by those who have compared their physical ability to the need of the moment, and who consider themselves sadly lacking. For within this mode of thinking, man is relying upon his own limitations to determine how he will live his life.