1. “Everything happens for a reason.” Except that isn’t in the Bible… 2. We say it because we want pain to make sense. And that instinct? That's not wrong. That's human. 3. What the Bible actually says: And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him. (Romans 8:28) It doesn't say everything is good. It doesn't say everything has a reason. It says God works in all things. 4. You don't have to find a reason for what happened to you. You just have to trust that God is working in it. You are not alone in hard times. 5. Faith doesn't always mean having the answer. Sometimes it just means trusting the one who does.

Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. - Matthew 4:4

1. Saying "I'll pray for you" and then actually remembering to pray for them. 2. Finally opening your Bible app for something other than checking your streak. 3. Hearing a song on the radio that hits different now that you actually know what it means. 4. When the pastor's sermon is clearly meant for the person next to you and not you at all. 5. When the worship song hits and you forget you're in public.

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