“Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed” 1 Peter 4:12,13.
I’m surprised. Perhaps you’re experiencing a great trial as well. Our minds are in a battle to focus on faith in God, our physical bodies are taxed beyond understanding. But God is greater than anything we can face.
“My God is so big, so strong and so mighty, there’s nothing our God cannot do!” I pray God enables us to stand in faith and not enter fear.
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and of a sound mind” 2nd Timothy 1:7.
Join me to fight this battle on our knees.
What is our comfort in this time? Psalm 119:50 tells us, “Your Word has given me life.”
I share an hour’s worth of prayer to meditate on so we can think on “things above, not on things of the earth,” and because we have believed in Jesus, and have “died” to this world, “our life is now hidden with Christ in God” Colossians 3:3.
Together, today, all who are in great trial, we choose to:
“Therefore humble (y)ourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time,
casting all (y)our care upon Him, for He cares for you. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour” 1 Peter 5:7-8.
But God is greter. We will seek His presence and choose to think on His truth.
“This is the voctory that overcomes the world, even our faith” 1 John 5″4.
Jesus alone is our peace. Our hope. Our everything.
Let’s keep our minds in a safe place, “rejoiocing in hope, praying without ceasing, and giving thanks in everything, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for us” 1 Thessalonians 5: 16 & 17.
What am inspiration you are! Not only to stand firm in your faith with your eyes on Jesus during your trails, but to offer such powerful words of hope and comfort to others who are suffering. You are a blessing to many! ❤️
Dear Toni, you are indeed an overcomer. As your close friend I have had the privilege of watching your life continually unfold and reveal the goodness of God day by day. May the Lord continue to strengthen and encourage you as you do to all who know you. Beautiful warrior 💗
Dear Toni—You are such an amazingly strong woman of faith whom I admire so much. Thank you for sharing these beautiful words of encouragement and hope through this prayer. I am praying so often and so hard for you in your current trial, and I know Our mighty God is covering you in His grace and mercy. Sending you much love as you go through these days, my friend. ❤️🙏Tanya
Thank you Tanya!
“This is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith” 1 John 5:4.
I can hear my dad quoting this one all around our house. It was a favorite. He alone is our peace and hope! Thanks!
This was from me Toni, don’t know why I didn’t put my name.