13Consider the work of God; For who can make straight what He has made crooked? 14In the day of prosperity be joyful, But in the day of adversity consider: Surely God has appointed the one as well as the other, So that man can find out nothing that will come after him. Ecclesiastes 7:13-14
I don’t have much to add to that; it pretty well says volumes all by itself. It does seem though, we have no problem with being joyful “in the day of prosperity”. Should we not with just as much ease accept that God has also “appointed” the “day of adversity”? Words of praise seem to flow freely when we’re happy and can see God’s hand in all the good in our life. When things aren’t going so well, God is still God and God is still good. Haven’t you ever learned and grown as a result of adversity?
We know that God does not tempt us (James 1:13), nor is he the cause of evil (Matthew 7:18), so look at adversity as a chance to fulfill the purpose for which you’re placed on earth — to bring glory to God. Consider it an opportunity rather than an obstacle.
It’s your choice.
