Afflictions are good for
us
"It was good for me to
be afflicted!" Psalm 119:71
I find afflictions to be good for me. I have always
found them so. Afflictions are happy means in the
hands of the Holy Spirit to subdue . . .
my corruptions,
my pride,
my evil passions,
my inordinate love to the creature.
Afflictions . . .
soften my hard heart,
bring me to my knees,
increase faith,
increase love,
increase humility,
increase self-denial.
Afflictions make me poor in spirit,
and nothing in my own eyes.
Welcome the cross!
Welcome deep adversity!
Welcome stripping Providences!
"Before I was afflicted I went astray, but
now I obey Your word." Psalm 119:67
- Joseph Williams
