Father, your promises are abundant, but I believe this one is my favorite! It is the wonderful promise that you are working, out of love for us, everything together for your glory. That doesn't mean our lives will be perfect or painless, but that if we love you and are walking with you, we will get to see the amazing ways you work. The way you knit people together to encourage and challenge each other. The way you have created us to be in relationships; with you and with others. Father, your ways are indescribable! Thank you for creating us in your image with a heart that loves and needs to be connected with others. I pray that as I continue on my journey, the desire to be in communion with you and others grows greater each day. I pray that the pain I have experienced would be used to your glory! Lord, may I be strengthened, humbled, and grow more compassionate because of the sorrow. Help me to realize and understand how to love others. Help me to put away selfish desires that are not centered around you or your desire for my life. Father, help me to TRUST you with my whole existence, not just in the areas that are easy.
Thank you for your grace and mercy. Thank you for your warm embrace and the gift of peace during difficult times. May I rest in your love and peace.
In Christ's loving name, Amen.
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