2 Corinthians 4:8-9 We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.
Lord, This world can be a tough, painful place. Thank You for being with us, for fighting our battles when we calm ourselves in You. Thank You for the hope and promise that the worst thing isn’t the last thing, that You have the final say.
2 Corinthians 4:16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
Lord, It can be so easy to lose heart, especially when the deck is stacked against me and everything feels like it’s falling apart. Thank You that You are bigger than my feelings, bigger than my fears. Thank You for the renewal that can only be found in You.
2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.
Lord, This world is not my home. You have promised to never leave me nor forsake me. And Your strength is perfected in my weakness. You are my strength and my hope, my fortress and my shield. Help me to rest in You, to shine Your light, to comfort Your people. Amen.
2 Corinthians 4:18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
Have a blessed day.