I have refined you, but not as silver is refined.
Rather, I have refined you in the furnace of suffering.
COLOSSIANS 4:2 (CEV)
Never give up praying. And when you pray, keep alert and be thankful.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Stay in touch with God even through the hard times.
DAILY FODDER
Don't misinterpret adversty as a sign of God's rejection but receive it as an opportunity to strengthen your connection with him.
PRAYER
I thank you, God, for your listening ear. Forgive me for interpreting the tough times as proof that you don't care or a sign of your rejection. My disappointment is misdirected. Help me to stay dilegent and connected to you. I'm going to lead with gratitude. Amen.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
