“God will strengthen you with his own great power so that you will not give up when troubles come, but you will be patient.”
Colossians 1:11 (NCV)
Colossians 1:11 (NCV)
Source: When Comfort Is My Enemy | Lysa TerKeurst (proverbs31.org)
Excerpt:
To be poured into new vessels might seem uncomfortable, chaotic and completely unfair while we are suffering in the moment, but God wants us to know we can trust Him in the midst of it.
He’s helping us get rid of the dregs — weakness, fear, complacency and the hopeless resignation that all of life is unfair. He’s on guard, looking to strengthen us for what He sees coming. And He is fulfilling the promise of Colossians 1:11, which says, “God will strengthen you with his own great power so that you will not give up when troubles come, but you will be patient.”
It’s a process that doesn’t usually feel good at the time, but God assures us it will be good in time.
Father God, thank You for reminding me that You are more interested in preparing me than keeping me comfortable. I confess no part of me likes suffering, but I know I can trust Your heart for me. Keep shaping and strengthening me. I know the work You’re doing in me is good. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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