Troubles Won't Last Forever
- Henley Samuel
- Jan 23
- 4 min read
January 23, 2026
Today, let's embrace a powerful truth that can transform how we view our challenges. When difficulties arise, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and believe they'll never end. But God's Word reveals a different perspective, one that brings hope, peace, and unwavering faith. Prepare your heart to receive this life-changing message about the temporary nature of troubles and the eternal nature of God's goodness.
Understanding God's Heart in Our Struggles
When we face hardships, it's natural to question God's role in our circumstances. Some believe that everything happens according to God's will, but this understanding can lead us astray. The truth is beautifully illustrated in Joseph's story when he told his brothers:
"As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today." - Genesis 50:20
Joseph didn't blame God for his suffering. Instead, he recognized that while his brothers intended evil, God transformed their harmful actions into something good. This reveals God's heart - He doesn't orchestrate our pain, but He masterfully works to redeem every broken situation we bring to Him.
God is not controlling every negative circumstance in your life. Rather, He's the loving Father who takes our brokenness and creates something beautiful from the pieces. He restores, redeems, uplifts, and changes circumstances because He is inherently good.
The Truth About Our Present Troubles
The enemy wants us to believe our troubles are permanent and overwhelming, but God's Word declares something entirely different:
"For our present troubles are small and won't last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever!" - 2 Corinthians 4:17
Your present troubles are small in God's eyes. They won't last very long. This isn't denial of your pain - it's God's perspective on your situation. When we view our challenges through the lens of eternity, even the most difficult circumstances become manageable.
The troubles you see now are temporary, but God's glory in your life is eternal.
Think of it this way: if you place the number 100 within 1,000, it seems small. Place it within 100,000, and it becomes even smaller. Your troubles, no matter how large they appear, are small when viewed against the backdrop of eternity and God's endless goodness.
Where to Fix Your Gaze
The key to overcoming lies not in ignoring our problems but in redirecting our focus:
"So we don't look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever." - 2 Corinthians 4:18
Don't magnify your problems or complain about your circumstances. Instead, fix your gaze on God's promises, His faithfulness, and His unchanging love. The sickness will be gone, the poverty will be gone, the trials will pass, but God's goodness toward you will last forever.
You might say, "I can't see the healing" or "I can't see the breakthrough." But remember - the things you cannot see now will last forever. Your healing will last forever. God's blessing will last forever. His mercy and grace toward you are eternal.
God's Unshakeable Covenant
Even when everything around us seems unstable, God's love remains constant:
"For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed, says the Lord, who has compassion on you." - Isaiah 54:10
Mountains may move, hills may disappear, but God's steadfast love will never leave you. His covenant of peace with you cannot be removed. While problems are temporary and will be removed, God's covenant with you is everlasting.
This is the same perspective that sustained Joseph through his trials. He didn't focus on the troubles he could see but gazed upon God's plan - the things he couldn't yet see but knew were coming because God had promised them.
Conclusion
Today, choose to see your troubles through God's eyes. They are small, temporary, and will soon pass. Meanwhile, God's love, blessing, peace, anointing, favor, healing, and promotion in your life will last forever. Don't let temporary circumstances steal your joy or shake your faith. Instead, rest in the knowledge that the whole Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - is working for you, blessing you, and loving you beyond measure.
Reflect on This
In what areas of your life do you need to shift your focus from temporary troubles to eternal promises?
How can you practically "fix your gaze" on the unseen things of God during challenging times?
Prayer
Heavenly Father, I thank You that my present troubles are small and won't last very long. I declare that Your steadfast love will never depart from me, and Your covenant of peace cannot be removed from my life. I choose to fix my gaze on Your eternal promises rather than temporary circumstances. Your goodness, mercy, and grace will last forever in my life. The troubles I see now will soon be gone, but Your glory in my life is eternal. Thank You for Your compassion and unfailing love. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Key Takeaways
God doesn't orchestrate our troubles, but He redeems every broken situation we bring to Him.
Present troubles are small in God's perspective and won't last very long.
Focus on God's eternal promises rather than temporary circumstances.
God's steadfast love and covenant of peace with you can never be removed.
The whole Trinity is actively working for your good and blessing your life.
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