Proverbs 4-6
What God said to me – There are difficulties that come into your life that I bring you to and through to grow you and to teach you and to discipline you and to disciple you and there are difficulties that come into your life that are your own doing – because of rebellion and disobedience. So when you encounter trials first and foremost, come to Me. That is always the first step even when the trials are the consequences of your own sin and disobedience. When you come to Me in repentance, crying out for forgiveness – I always forgive and restore. You may still suffer the consequences of your sin, but I will be with you through them, using them to discipline and disciple you. When you encounter difficulties when you are walking in faithfulness, you must trust that I have a purpose in them and will use them for your good and My glory.