The Lord doesn't always make our paths smooth sailing, but He does make it possible to rise above adversity.

Dana Arcuri
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When we think of adversity, we usually think of tough times. The Lord doesn't always just send us a beautiful life. He has times where He sends us difficulties that are difficult to overcome. When you are faced with adversity, the Lord sends comfort. The Lord also does work that is amazing! It is hard to understand why God doesn't make it easy for us to understand the difficulties that come our way, but He does work it out for our good. If you have any other quotes or sayings you would like added to this list, please feel free to submit them in the comments below!

Source: Harvest Of Hope: Living Victoriously Through Adversity, A 50Day Devotional

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