For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is going to be revealed to us. For the creation eagerly waits with anticipation for God’s sons to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to futility #— #not willingly, but because of him who subjected it #— #in the hope that the creation itself will also be set free from the bondage to decay into the glorious freedom of God’s children. For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together with labor pains until now. Not only that, but we ourselves who have the Spirit as the firstfruits #— #we also groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for adoption, the redemption of our bodies. Now in this hope we were saved, but hope that is seen is not hope, because who hopes for what he sees? Now if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with patience. In the same way the Spirit also helps us in our weakness, because we do not know what to pray for as we should, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us , with inexpressible groanings. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because he intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.
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3 Days
Do you ever feel like waves are always smashing your world? You seem to be continually pulled into foolish, wasteful conversations and miss some of life’s most significant and beautiful discoveries? These guided audio meditations will help you set aside time to recognize what’s foolish to pursue what is righteous — moving from the folly of the world to the glory and good gifts of God.
When we experience suffering it can be difficult to know how to respond. Our hearts ache; we feel lost and alone. Let’s look at the Word and see examples throughout scripture of how to suffer well.
As you continue to walk in the freedom from your flesh that you’ve received in Christ, the attack of condemnation is sure to increase. Because your flesh is dying, it will try to cling to whatever it can in your life to survive. One of those ways is in the area of condemnation. If you want to walk in God-given freedom from condemnation as a follower of Jesus Christ, then this 3-day plan is for you! Yes, YOU! Start this plan today and be FREE!
Pain, suffering, heartbreak, and discouragement come to most (if not all) of us at some point during the course of life in this world. In light of the challenges or difficulties we experience, we have ample opportunities to follow the apostle James’ admonition: “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds . . .” (Js. 1:2, ESV). Joy is not just possible – it is attainable.
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