Good morning, friends!

May you wake up today feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day. Remember that you are loved and valued by God, and that he has a plan for your life. Trust in him and lean on his strength as you go about your day. Have a blessed day!

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Verse of the Day

These verses remind us that suffering is not something to be avoided at all costs, but rather it is something that can actually produce positive qualities in our lives. When we go through difficult times, it can be easy to feel discouraged and to wonder why God would allow us to suffer. But these verses remind us that suffering can actually produce perseverance, character, and hope.

Perseverance is the ability to keep going even when things are tough. It is the strength to keep pushing forward, even when we feel like giving up. When we go through suffering, it can be tempting to give up and throw in the towel, but these verses remind us that suffering can actually help us develop perseverance.

Character is another quality that suffering can help us develop. It is the set of values and virtues that shape who we are as a person. When we go through suffering, it can be easy to become bitter or resentful, but these verses remind us that suffering can actually help us develop character. It can help us become more compassionate, more understanding, and more loving.

Finally, hope is the expectation of good things to come. It is the belief that, no matter how difficult things may seem, there is a better future ahead. When we go through suffering, it can be easy to lose hope and to feel like things will never get better. But these verses remind us that suffering can actually help us develop hope. It can help us see that, even in the darkest of times, God is with us and has a plan for our lives.

Prayer of the Day

Dear God,

Thank you for this day and all the blessings you have given us. We ask for your guidance and protection as we go about our day. Help us to remember that you are always with us and give us the strength and courage to face any challenges that may come our way.

We pray for your love and grace to be felt by all those around us, and for your peace to fill our hearts and minds. May we be a blessing to others, just as you have blessed us.

Thank you for your constant presence and for the hope and joy that you bring to our lives. In your holy name we pray, Amen.

Post of the Day

Quote of the Day

“When we work, we work. When we pray, God works.”

— James Hudson Taylor

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