If we are true Christians, we must not expect everything smooth in our journey to heaven. Jesus did not promise us that everything would be smooth. Rather, He promised His presence with us when things are hard.
We must count it no strange thing if we have to endure sicknesses, losses, bereavements, and disappointments, just like other people. Free pardon and full forgiveness, grace by the way, and glory to the end – all this our Savior has promised to give. But He has never promised that we shall have no afflictions. He loves us too well to promise that.
By affliction, He teaches us many precious lessons, which, without it, we should never learn. By affliction, He shows us our emptiness and weakness, draws us to the throne of grace, purifies our affections, weans us from the world, and makes us long for heaven. In the resurrection morning, we shall all say, ‘it is good for me that I was afflicted.’ [Psalm 119:71] We shall thank God for every storm.
LET US PRAY
Father in heaven, thank You for yet another day. Lord, we pray that You help us to persevere through storms that one into our lives. So that we become better Christians. In Jesus’ mighty name, I pray. Amen. 
Have a blessed day 
