
Pray Like Jabez
Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted his request.—1 Chronicles 4:10 (NIV)
Therefore, do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward.—Hebrews 10:35 (ESV)
When disappointment enters your life, maybe an opportunity doesn’t go your way, or something you hope for doesn’t happen, don’t lose confidence. Turn to your faith and focus your mind on God’s goodness and His promises. Believe in a bright future.
Dear Lord, because of You, I will never throw away my confidence because of a setback.

Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted his request.—1 Chronicles 4:10 (NIV)

“As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”—John 9:5 (ESV)

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.—Proverbs 15:1 (NIV)
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