Even if people have disappointed you or circumstances have not turned out as you had hoped or prayed, know that God is with you, cares for you, and l… - Christine Caine

When you believe God is who he says he is, when you hang onto him and his Word in faith, his truth sets you free. The truth you store up in silence comes back to you in the storm, and it lifts you away as on a life raft from the fears and disappointments that would otherwise pull you down.

...when it comes to the issue of life and death I have no authority. Only God can give life and only He has the right to take it away.

God’s light is tender, not harsh. As you trust him with your pain, he will gently shine his healing light on all your wounds. He is for you, not against you — and will never shame you or humiliate you (Romans 8:31). That kind of treatment is not in his nature. He is good, merciful, and kind. He didn’t cause your pain, but he’s ready to help you through it.