Finding Strength in Psalm 118:71
"It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes." – Psalm 118:71 These words from Psalm 118 hold a deep and powerful message that resonates in the hearts of those who have faced hardships and suffering. At first glance, it may seem strange to say that affliction is good . How can pain, struggle, and sorrow be seen as blessings? Yet, it is often through these very trials that we come to know God more intimately and understand His ways more clearly. The Unexpected Gift of Affliction When I first encountered this verse, it was during a particularly difficult season of my life. Everything seemed to be falling apart—plans crumbled, relationships strained, and the weight of my worries felt unbearable. I found myself asking, “Why, God? Why is this happening to me?” It’s a question that, I believe, many of us have whispered in the silence of our hearts. In those moments of brokenness, it’s easy to feel abandoned and alone. But looking back, I realize t...