(Psalm 73:12-14 NLT) 12 Look at these wicked people—enjoying a life of ease while their riches multiply. 13 Did I keep my heart pure for nothing? Did I keep myself innocent for no reason? 14 I get nothing but trouble all day long; every morning brings me pain.

(Proverbs 19:3 MSG) People ruin their lives by their own stupidity, so why does GOD always get blamed?

(Hebrews 12:11 NLT) No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.

(Genesis 39:2 NLT) The LORD was with Joseph, so he succeeded in everything he did as he served in the home of his Egyptian master.

(Genesis 39:5 NLT) From the day Joseph was put in charge of his master’s household and property, the LORD began to bless Potiphar’s household for Joseph’s sake....

(Genesis 39:23 NLT) The warden had no more worries, because Joseph took care of everything. The LORD was with him and caused everything he did to succeed.

(Genesis 41:16 NLT) 16 “It is beyond my power to do this,” Joseph replied. “But God can tell you what it means and set you at ease.”

(Genesis 41:38 NLT) 38 So Pharaoh asked his officials, “Can we find anyone else like this man so obviously filled with the spirit of God?”

(Genesis 45:5 NLT) 5 But don’t be upset, and don’t be angry with yourselves for selling me to this place. It was God who sent me here ahead of you to preserve your lives.

(John 16:33 NLT) I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”