I came across this quote in Mary's spelling lessons this week:
"I do not pray for a lighter load, but for a stronger back." P. Brooks
I have no idea who P. Brooks is, but I really think that this quote is incredibly profound. Too often we're praying for our load to get lighter rather than for our backs to be strengthened. When we do that, sadly, we miss out on the character that God is building in us. He wants us to go through trials for our good, for our strengthening. Too often, our focus is, "Get me out of here!" instead of, "Please help me get through this!"
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