Regarding the recent Trump conviction, I'm not sure what to think right now. I wasn't expecting it. I m very much a supporter of Trump. I think our country just went about 10% closer to a Civil War within the next 5 years and I'd say Trump just went up in support by another 10% as well after this conviction.
"and not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverence; and perseverence, character; and character, hope." Romans 5:3,4