I have to assume that this scripture over time is what turned into the "saying" God will only give you what you can handle. But did you know that well known quote is not a even bible verse nor does anything like it appear in text in the bible? Yet why does everyone claim it, repeat it and meditate on it? If you truly break it down, it does not make sense because the Lord wants us to always need Him and depend on Him. If we were given a maximum amount of what we could handle then we would not need to rely on Him but only on our strength. Do you really believe that a loss of a child is something within the realm of what a mother "could handle"? What mother would ever be able to handle that? Our faith is what strengthens us and gives us the resolve to live and not die in times of great tragedy and sorrow. Who is ever ready to lose a loved one, yet we all must face that time in our lives. No one is exempt. But being tempted is not the same as being able to withstand something. So I thought it was worth passing on because I even thought it was scriptural and would even go as far as to declare it during my prayer time. The truth is the Lord wants us to know that in life when we are tempted and tried, He will always provide a way out for us. These are biblical truths to encourage you during difficult times. Doubting is not a sin. The Lord knows we all struggle with "Why me?" and "How much can one person take?" so simply trust Him and love Him and hold on to Him during all times. And always remember...
I know that God will work all things together for our good and His purpose.
I know that no temptation is bigger than God.
I know that He is loving and our refuge.
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