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| Triumph Through Trust By Billy Graham “Neither death nor life, … nor things present nor things to come, … shall be able to separate us from the love of God.” —Romans 8:38–39, NKJV There are two ways to respond to adversity: discouragement or trust. The problem with giving in to discouragement is that it only makes things worse, for with it may come bitterness, anger, jealousy, revenge, and so forth. We may even try to escape through drugs or alcohol. But do any of these solve the problem? No! God has a better way—the way of trust. Sometimes He may show us that we were in the wrong. When that is the case, we need to confess it, repent, and seek His forgiveness. Sometimes, however, we can only accept what is happening and ask God to help us endure it and triumph over it. One of the best ways to overcome adversity, I’ve found, is to praise God right in the middle of the turmoil. Turning to God’s Word will also encourage us; many of the psalms, for example, were written in the midst of suffering and adversity. Follow the psalmist’s example: “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits” (Psalm 103:2).  Hope for TodayIt’s easy to praise after the fact when we receive the healing, the restored relationship, and the financial windfall. It is a true and mature faith that praises God in the midst of the trial and trusts Him even before the outcome is revealed. | ||
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| What Storm Are You Facing? Whatever you’re worried about, God can give you peace. Billy Graham explains in this short message. | ||
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| Devotion text from Hope for Each Day with Billy Graham, © Billy Graham, published by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Bible translation used with permission. | ||
 Billy Graham Evangelistic Association | ||
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