Studies for Hard seasons

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,

so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel.

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus:

Then Job stood up, tore his robe, and shaved his head. He fell to the ground and worshiped,