There is truth in those words and adversity will strike each person sometime. It may be that nothing can be done to deflect the problems we face. When that happens, we can trust in the two main supports during adversity. They are hope and patience. Without hope, we lose a sure anchor and without patience we lose our faith and trust. God responds at exactly the right time and in the right way. That is why He is completely wise and right in all He does.

No trial or adversity is pleasant, but the testing of our trust and faith in God develops patience. Our faith is based on the hope of His intervention (James 1:2-4). With these two tools in your toolbox, adversity will come and go without robbing you of the joy of life. Rain makes the flowers grow.