“All things work together for good” – these words hold great strength! It’s a shame that many who claim to live by faith have not yet understood that the things we want to be spared from, are the very same things that will inevitably prepare us for what is to come.

The faith that, “all things work together for good to those who love God” (Romans 8:28) transforms what is bad into what is good, weakness into strength, and so on.

Only those who have the fire of the Holy Spirit inside can understand this. This is why many run away in times of trouble. They cannot understand that difficult moments will enable them to remain within God’s will and plan.

Márcia and I are very happy with your quick recovery!

And we believe that God is always being glorified through our afflictions, problems and trials.

God bless you and Mrs Ester even more every day!

Bishop Marcelo Pires