[kezekiel]

"The knowledge of God without that of man's misery causes pride. The knowledge of man's misery without that of God causes despair. The knowledge of Jesus Christ constitutes the middle course, because in Him we find both God and our misery." Blaise Pascal

That's a great quote. Thanks for sharing it.

There are teachers - liars, really - who preach a false hope of the Prosperity Gospel; health, wealth, and happiness through the mechanism of Faith. It's a new age lie repackaged as Christ.

[Canticle_of_Deborah]

I've been through some rough times myself and there is a certain Bible verse that always comes to mind when I feel I am at my lowest point. It refers to Wisdom and how "in fire gold is tested". I'm looking through Proverbs, Wisdom, and Sirach right now but I can't find it. I think it's in Sirach. I wanted to share it with you:( I'll post it if I find it.