While troubles may often double up on us, the blessing of God can more than double any needed reparation. He is able to do abundantly and exceedingly much more than we could ask, think or imagine. What is required on our part is the willingness to give God time and faith.

When facing disappointment we must not lose sight of the fact that we have all been predestined to be conformed to the image of Jesus. It is this fact that takes priority over our own personal comfort in the mind of Almighty God and helps us to take heart when we would be discouraged otherwise.