
A Gentle Answer
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.—Proverbs 15:1 (NIV)
Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail.—Luke 22:31-32 (NKJV)
Life’s challenges can sometimes turn you upside down and make you feel ripped apart. When you are feeling shaken and sifted like Peter in today’s verse, Jesus intercedes. When you are at your lowest, He is by your side.
Lord Jesus, because of You, I can overcome life’s hardships. Because of You, my faith will not fail.

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

My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.—John 15:12 (NIV)

Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need.—1 Timothy 5:3 (NIV)
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