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Bible Reading – 2 Samuel
22:2, Psalm 18: 16-28, Isaiah 45:3
We all go through
trials in our lives from time to time; sometimes not of our own making. It
maybe that at such times we cry out ‘Where
are you God?’ We are in good
company; for scripture is full of characters who knew moments of despair and
desertion, characters such as Job,
Elijah, Hosea to name a few. Trials can come in many different ways,
sometimes through hardship, family
break up, illness, loss of a loved one for instance. We may find it difficult
to pray, and it is then that we appreciate the support and prayers of others.
Whilst no one would choose to go through times of trial it is however at such
times that we can see treasures in the
darkness as the Isaiah reading expresses. Treasures, such as, a friend who
stood by us, or sent us a note of encouragement, or the smile of a child, enjoying
a spring day, a particular verse of scripture, or a shared prayer of comfort.
Consider:
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Has God
laid someone’s name on your heart today who is in need of your support, or
should you send a card of encouragement to someone, or say a prayer for or with
someone?
