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Saturday Read: Finding God Sufficient
Asaph nearly lost his faith watching the wicked prosper. "They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong. They are free from common human burdens; they are not plagued by human ills" (Psalm 73:4-5). Meanwhile, he struggled constantly despite his faithfulness. The inequity enra
You're All I Need
Whom have I in heaven but You? And earth has nothing I desire besides You. My flesh and my heart may fail, but You are the strength of my heart and my portion forever. When everything else falls apart, You remain. You're not my backup plan - You're my primary treasure.
Friday Prayer: Redeeming My Pain
Father, I'm in pain and I don't understand why. I've prayed for relief and you've provided comfort instead. I've begged for circumstances to change and you've sustained me through them instead. Like Paul in Asia, I feel pressed beyond my ability to endure. I've despaired. I've questioned.
Friday Read: The Purpose in Your Pain
Paul described his suffering in Asia as being "under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired of life itself" (2 Corinthians 1:8). This wasn't minor difficulty or temporary discomfort. He felt crushed beyond capacity, convinced he would die. The pressure was u