COMFORT IN TIMES OF TROUBLE 
With Jesus we just get the truth, his words are are always what we need to hear not always what we want to hear, he tells us that in this life we "will" face afflictions, in other words he's telling us that following Jesus does not make us exempt from the troubles that this fallen world will give us through our lives, we will all die, we will all lose people we love we may feel depression the Lord does not lie he tells us life will be hard!
John 16:33
33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
With his truth he also brings a promise that he will be with us through it all, bringing a peace that will be a foundation for us to be able get through this hard life 
This truth is evidently shown in every believer I have ever known, and every person that was a child of God in the Bible, everyone faces these trials but through Christ they always find the strength to go on, God upholds us with his right hand he keeps out spirits strong especially when we go through the hard times.
Isaiah 41:10
fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God. I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness.
Don't get me wrong it's not all doom and gloom God also promises us blessings in life and again we see this in every believers lives but ultimately Jesus words are to comfort us for the times when life gets us down, the promise of salvation and an eternal life that is free from tribulations and troubles is awaiting us all so I think that does our minds and spirits good, that is where we find our rest even in life..
Matthew 11:28-30
28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
I believe all of these promises because they have been proven in my own life, I have been very blessed but I live a simple life I am married I have children, I work and I take care of my family and I enjoy the love within my own house, that is the blessings God has giving me but life still hits hard since I have been walking with God I have lost loved ones I have watched my family go through illnesses there is not one part of my new life that was not promised would happen.
It's so important for us to trust God's word for the tribulations and not just the blessings we receive, in doing so we won't have a mindset of "where is God now" instead we will have a mindset of "God is with me he will get me through this and everything will be ok"
That is where my strength lies and that's why I always encourage fellow believers to keep reading the word of God we are to keep each other strong through encouragement 
◄ 1 Thessalonians 5:11 ►
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
I hope and pray this can help or encourage someone in the loving name of our Lord Jesus Christ
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