The Lord gives and takes away, but...
The Lord gives and the Lord takes away. This is true. But this is also true...The Lord takes away and He gives anew! Throughout the Bible we see the Lord take away. He took people from places. He took things from people. But He also gives anew. Isaiah 66:9 “In the same way I will not cause pain without allowing something new to be born, says the Lord.” If you are in a “take away” place, keep a lookout! Keep close to God. He is bringing something new. I have seen this play out