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TODAY’S WORD…

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Patient endurance is what you need now,

so that you will continue to do God’s will.

Then you will receive all that He has promised.

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– Hebrews 10:36 (NLT)

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REFLECTION…

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Here, “patient endurance” refers to two things

– the strength that enables us to stay loyal despite persecution;

and the confidence in God’s promise

which comes from a deep faith and the trust.

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Moved by the Holy Spirit,

the Christian therefore awaits the outcome of persecution loyally and cheerfully.

As St. Ignatius of Antioch says,

"It is our duty, particularly when the cause is God’s,

to accept trials of all kinds,

if we ourselves are to be accepted by Him."

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PRAYER…

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Holy Spirit,

my counsellor, my strength,

fill me with the patient endurance that I need

to be always faithful,

and to overcome my weaknesses, my selfishness,

and all temptation and trials.

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Holy Spirit,

mark me with the joy and peace that only You bring;

and instil in me true faith and trust,

that I may be made worthy of the promised life everlasting.

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Amen.

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REPETITIVE PRAYER FOR TODAY…

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Holy Spirit, make me faithful and true.

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