"But God has taught us by afflictions, what we would not learn by mercies-- that our hearts are His exclusive property, and whatever rival intrudes, He will tear it away."

Ann Judson (wife of Adoniram, after death of baby Roger) from My Heart in His Hands, by Sharon James

"But though He cause grief, yet will He have compassion according to the multitude of His mercies.  For He doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men."   Lamentations 3:32,33