Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Hope, patience, and perseverance

The 9th Day of Christmas

The Lord God will wipe away the tears from all faces. ~ Isaiah 25:8

Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. ~ Romans 12:12 (NRSV)

KEY THOUGHT:
Carry on because God will work things out.
PRAYER:
Lord God, I feel discouraged because I don't see quick solutions to the problems we are all facing. Help me to focus on the hope that Christ gives so that I major in patience and perseverance. I'm trusting that those qualities -- hope, patience, and perseverance -- will characterize my life. Amen.