be joyful...in tribulations...

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There are times when the demands of life overwhelms us and leaves us devoid of strength. Therefore, we need to find words in the Bible to elevate and encourage us to keep going. Romans Chapter 12 verse 12 is a great encourager for such times. It reminds us of three important things: Firstly, that we belong to God and must look to him to gives us hope. Secondly, whatever tribulations we face, we must excercise patience because with time the tribulations will pass. That's why the Bible says, 'weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.' (See Psalm 30 vs 5). Thirdly, inspite of our trials, we must keep on praying, because prayer is what will help us overcome it.

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Remember, when life gets tough as it sometimes is, pick up your Bible and look for words to strengthen you. And if you don't know where to start, go to the back of your Bible in the concordance section. There you will find Biblical words listed in alphabetical order to help steer you in the right direction.