“This is proof that God is right in His judgment. He wants you to be counted worthy of His kingdom for which you are suffering. God will do what is right. He will give trouble to those who trouble you. And He will give rest to you who are troubled … We always pray for you, asking our God to help you live the kind of life He called you to live … Brothers and sisters, whom the Lord loves, God chose you from the beginning to be saved. So we must always thank God for you … Stand strong and continue to believe the teachings … The Lord is faithful and will give you strength and will protect you from the Evil One … May the Lord lead your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s patience … Never become tired of doing good. If some people do not obey … then take note of them … But do not treat them as enemies. Warn them as fellow believers. Now, may the Lord of peace give you peace at all times and in every way.”
Father, that’s the kind of pick-me-up I needed to hear today. I know others are needing to hear it, too. Don’t ever let me be tempted to give up on You when things get tough, for You are my Rock, and my Anchor. You are the Cleft I hide in, my Protection and my Friend. Thanks for the encouragement I needed today!
Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford
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