Hard times

I give you all the credit, God— you got me out of that mess... ~ Psalm 30:1a (MSG)

We have plenty of hard times that come from following the Messiah, but no more so than the good times of his healing comfort—we get a full measure of that, too. ~ 2 Corinthians 1:5 (MSG)

Lord,

THANKS: I am very grateful for the way that you rescue your people -- especially me. I was in a difficult spot. It was a hard time. But then I experienced your kindess. I was broken but through Jesus you healed me and made things right again.

REGRETS: Sometimes I try to take credit for the things that YOU have done in my life. I desperately want other people to think highly of me. Forgive me.

INTERCESSION: Help me to more fully appreciate all that you have done for me. Save me from blaming you when things are bad and for taking credit when things are good.

PURPOSE: I'm going to use both the hard times and the good times to honor you. You deserve all the credit!

Amen.

CHALLENGING WORDS

• Hard times -- a period of time when things are difficult or hard. If you experience a lot of difficulty you can say, "These are hard times."
• Messiah -- Hebrew word for "anointed one." The Greek word for "anointed one" is Christ. Christ and Messiah are the same thing. Jesus is the Messiah.