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No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
1 Corinthians 10:13
Growing up, I always enjoyed watching game shows. One, in particular, was the show where couples had to answer with their partners’ favorite things or other random answers. It was a test of how well you really know someone. It was funny to see the reactions of people with mismatched answers. At times, it could even be a little cringey. But I’ve learned the mismatch is not as fun in our prayer lives.
How many times have we prayed to God for an answer even though we already have the solution in mind? It’s a mismatch; we have one answer and God has a different one. It gets uncomfortable when we see God’s “no” or “not yet” against our own plans. That’s when we begin to question things. Who knows what’s best? It’s God; He truly knows us better than we know ourselves. A word of advice; the quickest way to discontent is to hold on to an answer that God never guaranteed or promised.
But even in the middle of a mismatched answer, we can hold on to the fact that God is faithful. He will give us a way to endure whatever situation we’re in. It’s an opportunity to lean into the one who knows us better than we know ourselves. It’s a moment to reflect on why our answer differs from God’s. It’s a chance to find true contentment in our Heavenly Father’s response.
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The passage illustrates the importance of being a beacon of light in dim, dark places, as guided by Luke 11:33-36. One must not let comfort lead to dulled awareness, but instead consciously illuminate one’s environment. It urges self-reflection on how one’s personal light can lead others towards embracing Jesus.
The Lord’s Prayer 11 Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” 2 And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our daily bread, 4 and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone
The Beatitudes 20 And He raised His eyes toward His disciples and began saying, “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. 21 Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. 22 Blessed are you when the people hate you, and when they exclude you, and insult you, and scorn your
I have been lost a time or two. Usually, because I got distracted and wandered off the intended path. Whatever sparked my interest was enough to cause me to lose sight of my intended destination. In this passage, we find Jesus as a child, so focused on His Father’s business that he wanders off from his parents. In my own life, I’ve found that I’m not prone to wander towards my father’s business….but away from it.
If you or someone close to you is in need, we would be honored to lift you up in prayer. We believe in the power of prayer to bring peace, comfort, and reassurance during times of hardship. Our community is ready to join together and pray as we trust in God’s love and unending grace.
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