ISAIAH 65:19 (MSG)
I’ll take delight in my people:
No more sounds of weeping in the city,
no cries of anguish...
REVELATION 7:17 (CEV)
The Lamb in the center
of the throne
will be their shepherd.
He will lead them to streams
of life-giving water,
and God will wipe all tears
from their eyes.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Our sorrows are not a permanent fixture in the God-controlled universe.
DAILY FODDER
Some say that the only constant in life is pain in its various expressions. But the good news is that God is busy rewriting the future, removing all pain and sorrow from the script. Be encouraged!
PRAYER
Gracious God, I'm grateful for a future without sorrow. Forgive me for pushing to get there before I can actually learn the lessons that come through the school of pain. But I do pray that you would encourage me through the difficulties. While I allow them to rub off my rough edges I'm going to savor the hope of a future without tears. 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.