(5) Young people, in a similar way, place yourselves under the authority of spiritual leaders. Furthermore, all of you must serve each other with humility, because God opposes the arrogant but favors the humble. (6) Be humbled by God’s power so that when the right time comes He will honor you. (7) Turn all your anxiety over to God because He cares for you. (8) Keep your mind clear, and be alert. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion as he looks for someone to devour. (9) Be firm in the faith and resist him, knowing that other believers throughout the world are going through the same kind of suffering. (10) God, who shows you His kindness and who has called you through Christ Jesus to His eternal glory, will restore you, strengthen you, make you strong, and support you as you suffer for a little while. (11) Power belongs to Him forever. Amen.
-- 1 Peter 5:5-11 (GWT)
If I suffer with Him, I shall reign with Him.
-- My Granny Margery's Deathbed Declaration of Hope
By Faith! In Faith! (Hebrews 11)
Grateful
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Father, bring encouragement into the heart of the person suffering today. Keep them close to you. Help them to rejoice, not because of their suffering, but because of the growth and strength that results from it. Remind them that you never waste a believer’s time. What they are going through today, you will use tomorrow. In Jesus name. Amen.
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow...
Thanks for the Scripture and prayer!
Waiting...
Waiting for the Lord. Resting in his Word.
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