“In this world you will have trouble…”
Do not expect it to always be 
obvious 
terminal 
relentless – 
for in the minor annoyances 
is where the Enemy thrives 
gnawing away at 
peace 
compassion 
kindness 
and 
love.
“But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”


*With thanks to Joni Eareckson Tada for sharing her suffering and her faith with this fallen world. 

Painting by Mark Lawrence https://marklawrencegallery.com/products/christian-art-the-peace-of-god