On Saturday I asked if you would consider sending along some encouragement. Specifically, I asked if you would respond to this: “God promises to work all things for the good of those who love him and are called according to his purpose. This includes even, and perhaps especially, the difficult things. What are some of the surprising ways you have witnessed or experienced God’s goodness in this difficult time?” Hundreds of answers came pouring in from all over the world. There were far too many to share them all, so I picked at least some and am now sharing them here so you, too, can be encouraged. Here are how Christians around the world are seeing God be true to his promises in this difficult time.

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The coronavirus is a mercy because of the work God is doing in my own heart. Living abroad and serving Christ as a single woman felt like an adventure 12 years ago. Then I got married and had kids, and the adventure is gone. Over the last few years with small kids, I agonize over the risks I’m exposing my children to. Discontentment overwhelmed me and I found a strong desire


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