Grace beyond Suffering
And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.—1 Peter 5:10 (NIV)
This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.—Psalm 118:24 (ESV)
If you find yourself thinking, “I’d be happy if only I had more money, a different job, a better car,” then turn your thoughts to your faith. Every day is an opportunity to appreciate where you are and what you are at this exact moment.
Dear God, today may Your glory be manifested in my life—a day full of grace, joy, happiness and laughter.
And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.—1 Peter 5:10 (NIV)
For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them, as the Lord our God is in all things that we call upon him for?—Deuteronomy 4:7 (KJV)
And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.—2 Timothy 2:24 (NIV)