“Rabbi,” his disciples asked him, “why was this man born blind? Was it because of his own sins or his parents’ sins?” “It was not because of his sins or his parents’ sins,” Jesus answered. “This happened so the power of God could be seen in him." (NLT) -John 9:2-3 It's a common belief that people suffer as a way of punishment for their sins. Yet, Jesus used the blind man's disability to glorify God, not to punish him because of his own or his parents' sins. Could the same apply to our suffering? We can view our suffering as an offering to God. It helps to strengthen our faith, teach others about faith, and bring glory to God. When you are low and struggling in your suffering, ask God to show you His perspective. Download this app to get your daily devotions: http://www.jctrois.com/dailybibledevotion/

But all the silver, and gold, and vessels of brass and iron, are consecrated unto the LORD: they shall come into the treasury of the LORD. Joshua 6:19. https://bit.ly/kjvbibleapp

The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage?search=Zephaniah%203%3A17&version=KJV

Psalm 36:6 KJV Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O Lord , thou preservest man and beast. http://tbibl.es/7WqQ

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 KJV https://bible.com/bible/1/pro.22.6.KJV