2 Corinthians 4:7-9 NIV
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.
“Have you ever heard people say, in the midst of their hardships, that they can tell people are praying for them? What they are saying is, ‘When I imagined something like this, I always thought it would be impossible. I could never bear it. But now that I am in it, God is faithful. I can’t explain it, but somehow he is carrying me along.’” (Ed Welch, When I Am Afraid)
In his great love for us, God upholds us in every impossible situation, and as Christians, this is our reality. The things in life that are able to break a human being cannot destroy us, because our God is faithful and we belong to him. What an incredible thing this is, that in the midst of hardships, we get to live in the awe, wonder, joy and confidence that comes from being in our Father’s care. So we do not fear the storms, the impossible situations, because when they come we find more of the supernatural depths of God’s love and power for us, and he emboldens us to pray for and love others who are going through the same things.
Prayer: Father, thank you for loving us, strengthening us and protecting us through every hardship and impossible situation. May our lives proclaim your faithfulness and love for all our days! Fill us with your Spirit today to pray for those who are currently going through impossible situations, and may they undeniably experience your love and power during this time. In Jesus’ name, amen.
In worship and thanksgiving, let’s sing “Peace Be Still” from The Belonging Co & Lauren Daigle (click here).
– JLiu
