God's Purpose
“God often permits the wicked to carry out their evil plans in order to fulfill some larger purpose He has for the objects of their...
Bitter/Bitterness
“Our Lord Jesus is the only one Who spoke the whole truth to His followers, both the bitter and the sweet side of the truth. He did not...
Perseverance/Persistence
“We need to have perseverance in our petitions before God.” (Orthodox Study Bible, John 2:3-5) “When bad thoughts surround us like a...