When praises go up, blessings come down. My dear soul, I have been one that has had to deal with many years of suffering also. But, through my storm, I have continued to trust in God and know that He can still perform just what He said He would in our lives. Jesus said that He would never leave us, nor forsake us. Without faith, it is impossible to please God. These are words that helped me go through all the test of my faith that I have had to withstand throughout the years. My dear soul, I have been beaten, raped, left for dead, homeless, hungry, no parents, no biological sisters, only one brother that I have not seen in years, lied on, cheated on, physically injured, hurt in several churches by members. Yet, nothing can stop me from fighting the good fight of faith.
Sometimes we go through many different things in our lives, just as Paul and many other disciples, as well as our Savior. No, he didn't say living would be a piece of cake. But he did say, "Take my yoke upon you, for my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
I have gotten through much of the turmoil in my life by know that my Savior went through much more than I have. I am still alive my dear soul. I still have time to "get it right."
Many of those that followed Christ then suffered and we must also suffer as well.
I know that when He returns for me, I have a crown of victory waiting for me. No, I do not live the life of riches, but I am rich in faith!
I don't drive a new car, nor do I live in a new house. But, I am rich in many other ways. I have a peace that passes all understanding. People ask me sometimes, "how can you be so happy with all that you have had to deal with?" It is because I know that I have a mansion waiting for me and a Savior and Father that loves me no matter what condition I am in.

Father God, I come before Your throne of grace and mercy, asking that You would touch this dear soul with Your reasurrance that it will all be alright. Let him/her know that You love him/her Father. Give the peace that passes all understanding into this dear ones life. I ask this prayer in Jesus Holy Name. Amen! (It is so)!