The bible is full of wisdom and knowledge.  God has provided this for us to help us in this fallen world.  He knows we will face trails, temptations and suffering during our time on earth and he even has experienced it through the life of his Son.  One way to stay focused on the Word of God is to choose a verse or verses that keep you aligned with God in all areas of your life.  It can be different verses at different times of life, the important thing to remember is the source and the peace and comfort you get when you remind yourself of that verse.  Here are the verses I have been holding onto most recently…

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;  in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”

Proverbs 3:5-6

(This photo is one of my favorites, it was taken by my daughter in May of 2014 at a lake place in central Minnesota)