Our Lord, you are the one
who gives me strength
and protects me like a fortress
when I am in trouble.
2 CORINTHIANS 4:8 (ABP)
There is no end to the trouble we are experiencing, but we aren’t crushed. Yes, it can be confusing but it doesn't drive us to despair or desperation.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Even though troubles come we are not crushed by them because God carries us through them.
PRAYER
Savior God, I am grateful for your protection. I admit that I get annoyed that I even need your protection. It seems to me that I should have a trouble-free life -- or at least that I should be able to take care of myself. Help me to abandon such silly ideas and to focus my energy on trusting you through both the good and bad times. I'm planning to grow in gratitude for your ongoing protection. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name; your Kingdom come; your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Even though troubles come we are not crushed by them because God carries us through them.
PRAYER
Savior God, I am grateful for your protection. I admit that I get annoyed that I even need your protection. It seems to me that I should have a trouble-free life -- or at least that I should be able to take care of myself. Help me to abandon such silly ideas and to focus my energy on trusting you through both the good and bad times. I'm planning to grow in gratitude for your ongoing protection. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name; your Kingdom come; your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
