--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I have pondered how much is provided for…" description: "\"“I have pondered how much is provided for us by God's goodness. So many sources of enjoyment, and how thankful we should be. And even if afflictions co..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0f6/tamera-alexander-13112_blessings_i-have-pondered-how-much-is-provided-for_3085375.jpg" --- # I have pondered how much is provided for us by God's… ![“I have pondered how much is provided for us by God's goodness. So many sources of enjoyment, and how thankful we should be. And even if afflictions come...we should know that they are of the hand of God.' She sighed, the semblance of a smile gracing the edges of her mouth. 'We should not expect to…” quote by Tamera Alexander](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0f6/tamera-alexander-13112_blessings_i-have-pondered-how-much-is-provided-for_3085375.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0f6/tamera-alexander-13112_blessings_i-have-pondered-how-much-is-provided-for_3085375.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0f6/tamera-alexander-13112_blessings_i-have-pondered-how-much-is-provided-for_3085375.jpg) > ““I have pondered how much is provided for us by God's goodness. So many sources of enjoyment, and how thankful we should be. And even if afflictions come...we should know that they are of the hand of God.' She sighed, the semblance of a smile gracing the edges of her mouth. 'We should not expect to have all the blessings of life and none of its trials. it would make this world too delightful a dwelling place, and I fear we would never care to leave it.' Her eyes slipped closed. 'As it is...I have come to believe that it's only by taking some of those objects from us to which our hearts so closely cling that He endeavors...in His kindness, to draw us from this world to one of greater happiness.”” [Tamera Alexander](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tamera-alexander/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. She reflects on gratitude for God's blessings while acknowledging that trials are part of life, suggesting that hardships draw us toward greater happiness. **In simple terms:** Appreciate blessings but accept challenges as part of growth. Key Takeaway Embrace both joy and difficulty. 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