Ps.119:67 Before I was afflicted I went astray,
But now I keep and honor Your word [with loving obedience].
Father God has predestined every believer in Christ to be conformed to the image of Christ and He using everything that touches our lives for this good purpose.
Phil.1:6 I am convinced and confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will [continue to] perfect and complete it until the day of Christ Jesus [the time of His return], developing [that good work] and perfecting and bringing it to full completion in you.
1Pet.1:10 The suffering won’t last forever. It won’t be long before this generous God who has great plans for us in Christ–eternal and glorious plans they are!– will have you put together and on your feet for good. He get the last word; yes He does.