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For Hope as We Bear Our Crosses

Lord Jesus,
We know that trials, pain, and suffering are not only unavoidable in a world covered by a constant cloud of sin, but also that we ought to expect them as your disciples. You assure believers that hardships will be littered along our path throughout life as a direct result of our faith in you. So, Lord, rather than ask you to remove what you’ve already told us to expect, we ask you to reinforce us with the hope to endure as we bear these crosses. You have promised that no amount of suffering we’ll ever face is even worth being in the same conversation as the magnificent glory that awaits our eternity with you. And, rather than mere wishful thinking, this present hope we have of a glorious future is steadfast and certain, because it is anchored in the past reality of your suffering, death, and resurrection, which already secured our eternity. Galvanize us with this hope in the face of any cross you call us to bear.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Grace at Goodbyes

Loving Lord,
It’s rarely an easy thing to say goodbye to those we love. When children leave for college and then leave home for good, it’s a big change. When visits between those weathering long-distance relationships come to an end, having to part ways again hurts. And no goodbyes are more painful than the final goodbyes between those about to be separated from each other at the end of life.  

You, Lord, are no stranger to goodbyes. You left those you loved – and who loved you – when you gave yourself up on the cross, only to be shunned by the Father in our place. And again, after your resurrection, you left your church in the hands of the disciples when you ascended into heaven. Yet at that time, you promised never to leave us permanently, but that you would be with us always. As a result, for all who believe, goodbyes are short-lived when compared to the forever of eternity. May the certainty of that future reality soothe the sting of our goodbyes until then.  

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Acknowledge Your Generosity (Part 1)

Generous Father,
There is no better example than yours when it comes to demonstrating generosity. I don’t know this only because it’s how you reveal yourself in the Bible; I know it also from personal experience. When I consider the size and scale of all that you provide me with physically, it is clear that you are no miser! Closets that are hardly large enough to hold all of our clothes, multiple fridges and/or freezers, packed pantries, and garages or extra rooms that store away bins upon bins of belongings all serve as testaments of your generosity.

When it comes to shopping for everything we need (to say nothing of what we want!), there are countless brick and mortar stores, matched by a myriad of online stores. We know the frustration of indecision when it comes to having so many options for eating out (or having it delivered right to our door and eating in!). You are unbelievably generous, Lord, and I ask that you never allow me to take your generosity for granted. And, I also ask that you equip me with the wisdom to rightly use and manage all that you abundantly provide.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.