What matters in life is not so much what happens to us, but what happens in us. One of the most famous examples of that principle is the story of Joseph in the Old Testament. Joseph was betrayed by his jealous older brothers and sold into slavery. Years later, when they met again, the brothers feared retaliation, but Joseph said, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good” (Genesis 50:20). That is true for you too. Over your lifetime you will encounter people who intend to hurt you. But