Rejoice! knowing God’s promises are ever true!
For after you have suffered now for a little while
The God of all grace will lovingly restore you
Faithfully seeing you through each fiery trial
Our present sufferings do not compare to his sacrifice
Who bore our sins on the Cross, suffered and died
Now we are heirs of God and heirs with Christ!
Provided we suffer with him and so may be glorified
Count it all joy when your faith is put to the test
We are being transformed into a people for his glory
Do not lose heart but in him find peace and rest
Blessed be God the Father of all comfort and mercy!
The grace of Christ is all-sufficient in our weakness!
As our outer self wastes away our inner self is new
By his blood we are made strong and righteous
Steadfast in his love the Savior cares for you!
“In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” 1 Peter 1:6-7 ESV