{"id":137,"date":"2006-05-03T12:22:36","date_gmt":"2006-05-03T17:22:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.markmallett.com\/blog\/?p=137"},"modified":"2017-04-17T22:09:33","modified_gmt":"2017-04-18T02:09:33","slug":"137","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.markmallett.com\/blog\/137\/","title":{"rendered":"","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>WHENEVER<\/strong> there is a sharp turn of events in life, whether it is good or bad, it is always a sign of God&#8217;s presence. Not that God desires evil; but in his mysterious plan, he permits it.  <em>This can only be seen with eyes of faith.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>So when sudden suffering befalls us (yes my friend, no matter how big or small the annoyance may be), we can rejoice and &#8220;give thanks in all circumstances&#8221; in that we know God is near, permitting even this, eventually working all things to the good for those who love Him. 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