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of us can say that? You've got to have a

walk with the Lord to be able to say that —

"Oh, Lord, thank you for afflicting me. It was

good. It taught me Your Word and it

brought me back to the place where I need

to be so that You can use me." How many

have ever said that? I've said that. I've

found out that there are many benefits from

afflictions. I don't like sickness. I don't like

infirmities. I don't like weaknesses. But I’ve

found out that afflictions prepare us for life

here and also for death. Most live as though

they're never going to die. Do you know

what affliction does? These things soften

our heart and sober our mind. Infirmities,

afflictions, sicknesses, and heartaches draw

us closer to the Lord and help us bring our

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