Follow in the footsteps of Christ, who set an example by suffering for you... Although he was abused, he never tried to get even. And when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he had faith in God, who judges fairly. ~ 1 Peter 2:21b, 23 (CEV)
Lord,
THANKS: I feel so good knowing that my problems are in your hands. Thank you for caring -- even about people like me.
REGRETS: I'm not the best person. And some of the suffering in my life is because I have not been wise. I say and do things I shouldn't. And then there are things I should do that I neglect. All of that ends up causing me grief. But I know that not all suffering is my fault. And sometimes I ache for vengence.
INTERCESSION: Help me to suffer well -- like Jesus suffered.
PURPOSE: I know that you're going to eventually make everything right. Fairness will win in the end. I trust you!
Amen.
