Yes, this is God’s Message: "I will certainly bring this huge catastrophe on this people, but I will also usher in a wonderful life of prosperity. I promise."
2 CORINTHIANS 1:7 (CEB)
Our hope for you is certain, because we know that as you are partners in suffering, so also you are partners in comfort.
THE ESSENCE
God has a hand in both the challenging times and the prosperous times. So, we can thrive through either when we partner with him.
DAILY FODDER
Why might God bring catastrophe before prosperity? Does he want us to suffer?
PRAYER
Merciful God, thank you for including me as a very junior partner in your group. Forgive me for doubting your love and commiment when I face challenging times. During those challenging moments reassure me of your active presence. I'm going to plow forward with the living hope that is ours through our partnership with Christ Jesus. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
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.
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 will 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 will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
