What should Christians remember during difficult times?

During difficult times, Christians should hold onto the truth that 'He knoweth the way that I take' (Job 23:10), which assures us that God is intimately aware of our struggles and is actively working through them. This perspective allows us to shift our focus from our immediate hardships to the eternal purposes God has in mind for us. We are reminded not to find our trials strange but to rejoice, as they afford us the opportunity to partake in Christ’s sufferings (1 Peter 4:13). By seeing trials as part of God's sovereign plan to mold us into His image, we can navigate through suffering with an attitude of hope and trust in His faithful promises.