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"I will be with him in trouble." Psalm 91:15

SIN is the parent of all trouble. 

All SORROW originates in departing from God. Affliction is generally occasioned by sin, or sent as a preventive to a greater evil. Affliction is intended to correct, improve, and to bring us near to God. Whatever may be our trouble, if we are the Lord's, He is with us; and with us for the most gracious purposes. 

He fixes the duration of our troubles—they cannot continue longer than He sees needful. 

He regulates the heat of the furnace—nor will He allow us to be tried more than we are able to bear. 

He sanctifies our troubles, and causes them to work for our eternal good. 

He delivers out of trouble, when the purposes of His love are accomplished. In every trouble remember: "God is now especially present!" He is with you to hear your prayer, increase your strength, direct your way, and make you a conqueror. His grace is sufficient; His presence is sure; your deliverance, in His time and way, is certain.

"I have refined you in the furnace of affliction!" Isaiah 48:10