Faith is not the belief that God will do what you want. It is the belief that God will do what is right.
Just look what they did to me! we defy and point to our hurts. Just look what I did for you, he reminds and points to the cross.
Gratitude gets us through the hard stuff. Gratitude always leaves us looking at God and away from dread.
I choose gentleness... Nothing is won by force. I choose to be gentle. If I raise my voice may it be only in praise. If I clench my fist, may it be only in prayer. If I make a demand, may it be only of myself.