This morning, while having some quite time, this verse really stood out to me....
"Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. " Romans 12:12
So, I broke it down a little bit in my thoughts and wanted to share....
Rejoice in hope - be happy in our confidence, rejoice in our confident hope. Hope - that is in the hope of eternal life - remember that right now is just temporary...this life is just temporary, but our confidence/trust can be placed in the eternal hope
be patient in tribulation - tribulation = affliction - knowing that when I suffer as a Christian it is suffering for Christ's sake. Being patient implies steadfastness - enduring all that may be appointed - trusting that in these life interruptions there is a purpose.
be constant in prayer - it is important (necessary) to be in a spirit of prayer. Constant = persistent (keep on praying)
May this verse bring comfort to you as it has for me :)
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Excellent words from Scripture, and ones I need to remember and commit to more than I do. As I wrote today, I am struggling to be patient and gracious to my little 1.5-year-old, who suddenly got some attitude! Trying to show the patience and love of my heavenly Father to her!
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