Andy Cutler:  

of it. Then said he, I am going to my Father’s; and though with great difficulty I have got hither, yet now I do not repent me of all the trouble I have been at to arrive where I am. My sword I give to him that shall succeed me in my pilgrimage, and my courage and skill to him that can get it. My marks and scars I carry with me, to be a witness for me that I have fought His battles who will now be my rewarder. When the day that he must go hence was come, many accompanied him to the river-side, into which as he went, he said, “Death, where is thy sting?” And as he went down deeper, he said, “Grave, where is thy victory?” 1 Cor. 15:55. So he passed over, and all the trumpets sounded for him on the other side. ‎"I asked for strength & God gave me difficulties to make me strong. I asked for wisdom, & God gave me problems to solve. I asked for courage, & God gave me danger to overcome. I asked for love & God gave me troubled people to help. I asked for favors, & God gave me opportunities. I recieved nothing I wanted, but everything I needed" The sole purpose of a child's middle name is so he can tell when he's really in trouble.. God made the eye for seeing and for weeping in repentence. However, they serve the same purpose in joy.".