Wednesday, February 28, 2018

The path of suffering

LENT

You will show the right path to all who worship you. ~ Proverbs 25:12 (CEV)

For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps. ~ 1 Peter 2:21 (NLT)

KEY IDEA:
Those who truly honor the Lord are those who follow in the footsteps of Christ Jesus -- even along the path of suffering.
PRAYER:
Lord Jesus, I am thankful for the sacrifice that you made on our behalf. But frankly, following you along that pathway is a bit stressful for me. I'm interested in the easy way because I'm worried that I would not be able to hold up if I truly followed you. Help me to trust you to show me how to navigate the path of suffering. I'm going to follow in your footsteps -- no matter where you lead. Amen.