Read Psalm 101:1
Faith has a way of singing even in the darkest places. When circumstances imprison our reasoning and hope feels chained, faith still finds a song: “I will sing of Your mercy and justice, O Lord.”
Faith looks at trials differently. What seems like a storm cloud full of judgment is, in truth, heavy with mercy, ready to pour down blessings. Even God’s discipline carries a melody, for it reminds us that we are His children.
Faith teaches us to see trials in perspective:
Our burdens are never as heavy as they could have been.
Our struggles are lighter than what we truly deserve.
Our hardships are often smaller than what others have to bear.
Most importantly, faith sees that no suffering for the believer is punishment—there is no wrath in it. Every hardship is filtered through God’s love, sent for our good. Affliction becomes a tool in His hands, shaping us for glory.
That is why faith can rejoice even in suffering, singing not only of mercy but also of judgment. For both work together to bring us nearer to Christ, to refine us, and to prepare us for eternal joy.
So let us ride through life’s storms with a song of victory, trusting that every trial is another step closer to our Savior’s presence.
Prayer
Lord, thank You for teaching me to see mercy even in Your judgments. Help me to face trials with faith, knowing that every burden is measured by Your love and designed for my good. Give me a song in the dark, a heart that trusts, and a spirit that rejoices in Your faithfulness. May my trials lead me closer to You and prepare me for the glory that awaits.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Bp. Paul Solomon Maglaya
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