When the Heart is Sad

God wants to use every hurt and sorrow for His great glory and our great good. Sometimes our pain may go on for a long time. In fact, sometimes it goes on for a lifetime but because this world is not our home, it will not go on forever. And through it all, God promises: "And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, Who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you." Oh my, how He takes care of us.