Praise!
My dear beloved Youth in Christ,

'Though the Lord gave you adversity for food
and suffering for drink,
he will still be with you to teach you.
You will see your teacher with your own eyes.'
— Isaiah 30:20

The Lord gave his people the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, but he promised to be with them, teach them, and guide them during hard times. God expects a lot from us, and many times following him can be painful; but he always acts out of his love for us.
Next time you go through a difficult time, try to appreciate the experience and grow from it, learning what God wants to teach you. God may be showing you his love by patiently walking with you through adversity.

'It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes.'  Psalms 119:71
Jesus loves you!
a. p. george achan.          
            
       (Tyndale)