Thought for the Day 2/27/2020

Lord, when we long for life without difficulties,

remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds 

and diamonds are made under pressure.

~ Peter Marshall

We are hedged and pressed in on every side, 

troubled and oppressed in every way,

BUT not cramped or crushed; we suffer 

embarrassments and are perplexed, and

unable to find a way out, BUT not driven to despair;

we are pursued, persecuted and hard-driven;

we are struck down to the ground,

BUT never struck out and destroyed.

~ 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Amplified