Great Graces

Trials greatly enlarge the soul. 
Thus I do not want, in my better mind,
to escape great trials,
since they involve great graces. 
If my strength shall be as my days (Deuteronomy 33:25),
then let my days be long and dark,
for my strength will be mighty,
God will be glorified,
and I will be be blessed. 
I earnestly urge every tested Christian to dwell on this truth,
for it may be a great comfort. 
There is love, immortal and unchanging love,
in heaven toward you,
which will never grow cold. 
You will be helped. 
God will sooner cease to be than cease to be faithful. 
Be of good courage,
for today he will strengthen your heart.
~ Charles Spurgeon