😭🥹❤️‍🩹😭🥹❤️‍🩹Good afternoon, on this occasion I want to share a profound reflection inspired by the word of God, the only living and effective word that can truly transform people (Hebrews 4:12). For the word of God is living and effective, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. It is a message that edifies and also exhorts faith, endurance, and hope in times of suffering and difficulties in life. Based on Psalm 23:14, “Put your hope in the Lord; take courage and be strong; put your hope in the Lord!”

😭🥹❤️‍🩹😭🥹❤️‍🩹😭🥹❤️‍🩹This passage is intended for those who are currently going through difficult times, so that they may continue to believe despite what they are experiencing. It is an invitation to cultivate faith, hope, joy, patience, and to recover with God's support in the face of adversity. God is never wrong in the timing or the ways He uses. Therefore, even if we do not understand how everything happens, we must have faith in His purpose because it is good, pleasing, and perfect (Romans 12:2). Do not conform to this age, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, so that you may prove what the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God is... He is a God full of wisdom and He is the one who created us. His purposes are much greater than our uncertainties, anxieties, and fears. Therefore, let us trust in these two words. (Jeremiah 29:11) For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. They are plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. And in (Romans 8:28) we know that God works all things together for good for those who love him and are called according to his purpose.

😭🥹❤️‍🩹 😭🥹❤️‍🩹The Lord tells us in His Word to do different things in these times of trouble, like these: 1) Remember each blessing given by grace and mercy and be thankful. (Psalm 103:2-5) Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. He forgives all your iniquities, he heals all your diseases, he redeems your life from the pit, he crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies, he satisfies your mouth with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's. 2) Keep in mind His mercies, as it says in (Lamentations 3:22-23) The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end. Great is His faithfulness; His mercies are new every morning. 3) Live one day at a time without worrying (Matthew 6:34) So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's problems are enough for today. 4) Let us hold fast to Him and His present promises, but above all to His future (eternal) promises (Hebrews 10:23) Let us hold fast without wavering to the hope we profess, because we can trust that God will fulfill His promise. 5) Be constant in prayer and in His word as the light that guides us (Ephesians 6:18). Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Be alert and persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere (Psalm 119:105). Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. 6) And finally, hold fast with firmness and conviction to the belief that we are in the service of the Creator (Hebrews 11:1) Faith demonstrates the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.

😭🥹❤️‍🩹😭🥹❤️‍🩹Jesus, Paul, and all the martyrs who have given their lives for the gospel have internalized each of these steps and implemented them in the circumstances they faced, which has supported them throughout the process and allowed them to maintain joy despite adversity. It was the key to enduring suffering in difficult times. It is important for us to understand that it is the processes that change us and bring us closer to our Savior. Remember that although it is sometimes difficult, it is fire that refines silver and purifies gold. (Zechariah 13:9) I will bring this last group through the fire and make them pure. I will refine them as silver is refined and purify them as gold is purified. They will call on my name, and I will answer them. I will say, “This is my people,” and they will say, “The Lord is our God.” ...So regardless of the outcome of the test, we must understand that no matter how the coin falls, we have already won.

😭🥹❤️‍🩹😭🥹❤️‍🩹Let us take heart as they did, knowing that this is not the end; (Philippians 1:21-24) For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. But if I am to live on in the flesh, this will mean fruitful labor for me. So I am hard pressed between the two. I am torn between two desires: I would like to depart and be with Christ, which would be much better for me; but for your sake, it is better that I continue living. And in (Romans 5:1-5) Therefore, since we have been made righteous in God's sight through faith, we have peace with God thanks to what Jesus Christ our Lord did for us. Because of our faith, Christ brought us into this place of undeserved privilege in which we now stand, and we wait with confidence and joy to share in God's glory. We also rejoice when we face trials and difficulties because we know they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops steadfastness of character, and character strengthens our sure hope of salvation. And that hope will not end in disappointment. For we know how tenderly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.

😭🥹❤️‍🩹😭🥹❤️‍🩹The reality is that we would prefer not to go through trials, but rather we must maintain peace and rejoice in the midst of tribulation, always remembering that Jesus himself suffered and warned us in his word (John 16:33) I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here in the world you will have many trials and sorrows; but take heart, for I have overcome the world... We are already more than victorious, more than conquerors. We must also remember that this life is changeable and that realities can change overnight. But our hope is in Jesus, and we are safe in the best hands, God, our creator.

😭🥹❤️‍🩹😭🥹❤️‍🩹So take heart and rise up with these two words (Isaiah 43:2) When you pass through deep waters, I will be with you. When you pass through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you pass through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned; the flames will not consume you. And in (Romans 8:38-39) And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from the love of God. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears of today nor our worries about tomorrow. Not even the powers of hell can separate us from the love of God. No power in the heights or in the depths, in fact, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God, which is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.

😭🥹❤️‍🩹😭🥹❤️‍🩹Therefore, trust in Jesus Christ, He is our reason for living and the foundation of our existence. He is the one who gives us strength; (Isaiah 40:29-31) He gives power to the helpless and strength to the weak. Even young people grow weak and tired, and young men collapse from exhaustion. But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength; they will soar high, like eagles with wings. They will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not faint.

😭🥹❤️‍🩹😭🥹❤️‍🩹We must understand that our situations are not our end, that even though our bodies are decaying, our spirit is strengthened, as it says in His word; (2 Corinthians 4:16) That is why we never give up. Even though our bodies are dying, our spirit is being renewed every day. So lift up your head, for God is in control of everything and His plans are for good. Trust Him more and do not listen to the lies of the enemy or be swayed by what he says, for if we listen to him, we will be easy prey for him (John 8:44). For you are children of your father, the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does. He has been a murderer from the beginning and has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. We must understand that our situations are not our end, that even though our bodies are decaying, our spirit is strengthened, as it says in His word; (2 Corinthians 4:16) That is why we never give up. Even though our bodies are dying, our spirit is being renewed every day. So lift up your head, for God is in control of everything and His plans are for good. Trust Him more and do not listen to the lies of the enemy or be swayed by what he says, for if we listen to him, we will be easy prey for him (John 8:44). For you are children of your father, the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does. He has been a murderer from the beginning and has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him.

😭🥹❤️‍🩹😭🥹❤️‍🩹It is also important to remember that we need to go through trials in order to comfort others, as it says in 2 Corinthians 1:4-7: He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When others go through difficulties, we can offer them the same comfort that God has given us. For the more we suffer for Christ, the more God will fill us with His comfort through Christ. Even when we are overwhelmed by difficulties, it is for your comfort and salvation! For when we are comforted, we will certainly comfort you. Then you will be able to patiently endure the same sufferings that we endure. We are fully confident that, by sharing in our sufferings, you will also share in the comfort that God gives us.

😭🥹❤️‍🩹😭🥹❤️‍🩹Otra cosa a resaltar es que Jesús murió por ti y por mi; (Romanos 5:6-8) Cristo murió por nosotros en el momento preciso: cuando éramos incapaces de salvarnos, siendo enemigos de Dios. Es muy difícil que alguien muera por salvar a una persona justa. Pero quizás alguien pudiera arriesgar su vida por una persona muy buena. En cambio, Dios nos demostró su amor en que Cristo murió por nosotros aun cuando éramos pecadores ...Ya El cumplió con el verdadero milagro obrar en nosotros, en la salvación y perdón de nuestros pecados; (Efesios 2:1-10) Y él os dio vida a vosotros, cuando estabais muertos en vuestros delitos y pecados, en los cuales anduvisteis en otro tiempo, siguiendo la corriente de este mundo, conforme al príncipe de la potestad del aire, el espíritu que ahora opera en los hijos de desobediencia, entre los cuales también todos nosotros vivimos en otro tiempo en los deseos de nuestra carne, haciendo la voluntad de la carne y de los pensamientos, y éramos por naturaleza hijos de ira, lo mismo que los demás. Pero Dios, que es rico en misericordia, por su gran amor con que nos amó, aun estando nosotros muertos en pecados, nos dio vida juntamente con Cristo (por gracia sois salvos), y juntamente con él nos resucitó, y asimismo nos hizo sentar en los lugares celestiales con Cristo Jesús, para mostrar en los siglos venideros las abundantes riquezas de su gracia en su bondad para con nosotros en Cristo Jesús. Porque por gracia sois salvos por medio de la fe; y esto no de vosotros, pues es don de Dios; no por obras, para que nadie se gloríe. Porque somos hechura suya, creados en Cristo Jesús para buenas obras, las cuales Dios preparó de antemano para que anduviésemos en ellas.

😭🥹❤️‍🩹😭🥹❤️‍🩹Another thing to highlight is that Jesus died for you and me (Romans 5:6-8). Christ died for us at the precise moment when we were incapable of saving ourselves, being enemies of God. It is very difficult for someone to die to save a righteous person. But perhaps someone could risk their life for a very good person. Instead, God showed us His love in that Christ died for us even when we were sinners... He has already performed the true miracle in us, in the salvation and forgiveness of our sins (Ephesians 2:1-10). And He gave life to you when you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who is now working in the sons of disobedience, among whom we all once lived in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and by nature children of wrath, just like the rest. Another thing to highlight is that Jesus died for you and me (Romans 5:6-8). Christ died for us at the precise moment when we were incapable of saving ourselves, being enemies of God. It is very difficult for someone to die to save a righteous person. But perhaps someone could risk their life for a very good person. Instead, God showed us His love in that Christ died for us even when we were sinners... He has already performed the true miracle in us, in the salvation and forgiveness of our sins (Ephesians 2:1-10). And He gave life to you when you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who is now working in the sons of disobedience, among whom we all once lived in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and by nature children of wrath, just like the rest.

😭🥹❤️‍🩹😭🥹❤️‍🩹Así que no dejemos que nuestra fe se derrumbe por no tener respuestas inmediatas, sino que debemos aferrarnos a su fidelidad, reconociendo que Él nos ha otorgado lo más esencial: el regalo inmerecido de la Salvación, un regalo que le costó un gran sacrificio. Hoy estamos reconciliados con Dios y podemos afirmar que somos sus hijos, y que esas promesas están disponibles para todos los que creen en Él. Es importante que entendamos que nuestra mayor necesidad no es la sanación de una enfermedad pasajera, sino la reconciliación eterna con Dios. Por lo tanto, cualquier cosa que estemos enfrentando no lo consideremos como algo negativo, sino como una oportunidad para experimentar el amor de Dios de manera profunda. El sufrimiento, visto a través de la perspectiva de Cristo, se transforma en una herramienta que te fortalece en Él. Tu fe en Él actúa como un ancla, ya que una vez que crees, su amor te sostiene en cada momento. Nada puede separarte del amor de Dios. Porque Él nunca te soltará de su mano, ya que tu identidad está marcada por su amor. Eres querido(a), eres perdonado(a) y ya tienes seguridad. Esa es la base de la victoria. Una victoria que trasciende lo temporal. Es una victoria eterna. Dios tiene el control de todo y sus planes son para bien. Confía mas en EL e independientemente de lo que vivas. Digamos como (Habacuc 3:17-18) Aunque la higuera no florezca, Ni en las vides haya frutos, Aunque falte el producto del olivo, Y los labrados no den mantenimiento, Y las ovejas sean quitadas de la majada, Y no haya vacas en los corrales; Con todo, yo me alegraré en Jehová, Y me gozaré en el Dios de mi salvación.

😭🥹❤️‍🩹😭🥹❤️‍🩹So let us not allow our faith to crumble because we do not have immediate answers, but rather let us cling to His faithfulness, recognizing that He has given us the most essential thing: the undeserved gift of salvation, a gift that cost Him a great sacrifice. Today we are reconciled with God and can affirm that we are His children, and that these promises are available to all who believe in Him. It is important for us to understand that our greatest need is not the healing of a temporary illness, but eternal reconciliation with God. Therefore, whatever we are facing, let us not consider it as something negative, but as an opportunity to experience God's love in a profound way. Suffering, seen through the perspective of Christ, becomes a tool that strengthens you in Him. Your faith in Him acts as an anchor, for once you believe, His love sustains you at every moment. Nothing can separate you from God's love. For He will never let go of your hand, since your identity is marked by His love. You are loved, you are forgiven, and you already have security. That is the basis of victory. A victory that transcends the temporal. It is an eternal victory. God is in control of everything, and His plans are for good. Trust Him more, regardless of what you are going through. Let us say as in Habakkuk 3:17-18: Though the fig tree does not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines; though the labor of the olive fail, and the fields yield no food; though the flock be cut off from the fold, and there be no herd in the stalls—yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation.

✍🏼👩‍🎨 However, the story does not end here✍🏼👩‍🎨 New Living Translation (NLT) for extracting the verses https://www.biblegateway.com/ . Canva for the designs. Redmi 9A phone used to take the photographs. Translation from Spanish to English: https://www.deepl.com/es/translator. Writing: https://www.editpad.org/tool/es/paraphrasing-tool.