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Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. - P138
22So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. - P139
24Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete. - P139
Jesus tells them they will weep and mourn whilethe world rejoices but their grief will turn to joy when He sees them again, andno one will take away their joy. - P139
let us remember that we have a sovereign and good God who already knows what is best and can guide us into greater understanding.
- P140
No matter our struggles, we are reminded that we have a continual connection with God. Because of Jesus, we have the joy of knowing that we can pray directly to Him and receive all that He has for us. - P140
"Suffering is an irreplaceable medium through which I learned an indispensabletruth: God is God."- Elisabeth Elliot - P140
Heavenly Father, thank you for helping me understand Your ways. When I experience confusion and grief, may I remember the joy of Your salvation and offer praise and thanksgiving to You. In Jesus’ name, amen. - P141
we can revel in the joyof knowing Jesus‘ death and resurrection, His ascension, and the sendingof the Holy Spirit, which have completely changed our lives. With theguidance of the Spirit, let us pursue and persevere in our growth in theknowledge of God. - P141
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