For our light and temporary affliction is producing for us an eternal glory that far outweighs our troubles.

2  Corinthians 4:17

I find myself distressed by a feeling of anxiety these days.  It has to do with growing older, one would say.  My life has been fairly free of feeling that way.  It seems as though I could always depend on my capacity to overcome problems and move on.  It does not work quite like that at this age.  I need to get used to the fact that I will have affliction as I add years, but I must realize that they are temporary and light.  There something else in the picture – eternal glory.

So, even if I have to accept weaknesses as I surely must, they point me to what Paul calls, “eternal glory.”  So, as I try to come to grips with this issue, I am aware of afflictions on one hand, and eternal glory on the other, both powerful, but not equal.

I like to be strong, needing no assistance!  Then troubles come, but they do not compare with an eternal blory that far outweighs our troubles.   Thank you, Lord, for the grace to look to you when troubles come.