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TODAY’S WORD…

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What we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory He will reveal to us later.

– Romans 8:18

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REFLECTION…

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Take heart

…we shall be included in the radiance of the coming glory

which will put in the shadow all our present sufferings

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No sooner are we called to our Maker,

that our souls will be freed from evil and unbelief,

from doubts and fears,

and from everything that is distressing.

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This present time is but a short time

– a little while, and all sufferings will be at an end;

they can never be compared to the glory He will reveal to us later.

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Christ has promised His saints eternal glory!

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[today’s reflection inspired by John Gill’s Exposition of the Bible.]

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QUOTE…

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"Who is there then, who will not strive to attain so great a glory,

by making himself God’s friend, to rejoice immediately with Christ,

to receive the divine rewards after the pains and sufferings of this life?”

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– St. Cyprian

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PRAYER…

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Father, in Heaven, All-loving Creator, My Rock,

I thank You for always being here, right by my side.

– You are my great consolation!

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Sometimes, Lord, I am close to giving up,

but then I read Your Word

– It is Your voice –

and I look at You

and know that You hear my plea;

I know that You care

…and you make my burden lighter.

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Lord, console and strengthen me

and help me overcome the difficulties of this life

that I may look forward with joy to Your promise.

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Amen.

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