Every one of us has a choice in how we will react to the hard things we face. We receive a less-than-comforting diagnosis. We come home to find that our spouse lost their job. We get a call that our child got in trouble at school and is being sent home. We hear that our friend said some unkind words about us. Yes, there are so many painful things that we will experience in this life. Finding contentment and focusing on the positive doesn’t erase the realities of our pain, hurt, and suffering. But when we choose to set our hopes on the Lord, to focus on His promises of deliverance and eternal hope through Christ Jesus, we can experience true contentment in all circumstances when life is easy and hard.
Let’s pray:
Heavenly Father, thank you for how you bring blessings to Your Children. We often neglect to acknowledge all the ways you provide for us, coming to you only when we have a need or desire to relieve our present suffering. But, Father, we know that You are the author of creation and that all that we have comes from You. Help us to start each day with thanksgiving and praise, humbling surrendering our times, talents, and lives to do Your will.
God, many people are experiencing deep suffering, who are in the depths of despair, overcome with grief, or just feel hopeless. We ask that the Holy Spirit brings them comfort, that they feel Your presence. Lord, help us be sensitive to those in need and obediently answer the call to help others when we feel the Spirit leading us to action. What a glorious gift You bestow on Your Children to be co-laborers with You, the hands and feet of Jesus in the world. Help us learn to be content in all circumstances, giving You alone the Glory. Help us in our weakness, help us put on the mindset of Christ and Lord; we ask that in All things we rejoice always!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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