If we fix our eyes on temporal circumstances, we will misinterpret God’s works in the world and will miss His gracious provision for our preservation.  

We are inclined to boast in our own abilities, but the only basis for our boasting and our only hope for blessing is the LORD Himself.

There is a sickness of soul that leads to great grief, but there is a balm administered by Jesus the Physician that perfectly heals and fully restores.

True healing and deliverance from shame and judgment will not come by superficial salve but by the faithful application of gospel truth.