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Many of us don't understand what's going on . . . we feel fragile and we know we need strength to face each day with hope and courage. Let's pray! #BibleVerses #VersestoPray #Strength #Blessings

Jesus met Paul on the road to Damascus and changed his life. Then as Paul was trying to process the whole experience, the Lord sent this message:

“Go, for Saul is my chosen instrument to take my message to the Gentiles and to kings, as well as to the people of Israel. And I will show him how much he must suffer for my name’s sake.”
Acts 9:15–16

I can’t imagine! But it was true . . . over his ministry, Paul was shipwrecked, beaten with rods, whipped, stoned, and imprisoned. There were even several thwarted assassination attempts. And God strengthened him through it all.

As he wrote his second letter to Timothy, Paul was in a Roman prison certain that he would be executed soon. He was right!

It’s a good-bye letter . . . an emotional telling of the things Paul believed were important things his dear “son” in the faith needed to hear.

And he got off to a quick start in chapter 1, encouraging Timothy and all of us with words of truth.

God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
2 Timothy 1:6

Never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord.
2 Timothy 1:8a

I am suffering here in prison. But I am not ashamed of it, for I know the one in whom I trust, and I am sure that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until the day of his return.
2 Timothy 1:12

Through the power of the Holy Spirit who lives within us, carefully guard the precious truth that has been entrusted to you.
2 Timothy 1:14

When life is fragile and we need strength . . . the Lord’s reminds us, through Paul, to trust Him. He wants us to know we can remain confident because our faith is in the One who loves us so much He came to save us. He wants us to know that whether our faith is weak or great . . . we trust the One who is so powerful that no earthly experience can separate us from His love.

It is not the size of our faith but the power of the One in whom we believe. So Paul can say with confidence:

Don’t be afraid.
SEEK Him.
Trust Him.
Tell others about Him.
And find peace in His love.

If your life feels fragile and you need strength . . . let’s pray.

Verses and Prayer for Strength When Life is Fragile

Father, life feels fragile right now, I need You to give me strength. I don’t understand all that’s happening and honestly, I don’t know what to do. I’m fighting all the feelings of anxiety, worry, and fear. Your Word tells me “don’t be afraid.” Please help me. I need You. I need Your Spirit’s power. I need to feel an extra measure of Your love. Please give me the “self-discipline” to remain focused on You. (2 Timothy 1:6)

Lord, bring to my mind all the ways You have helped me in the past. The times You have protected me and given me strength. Please make me bold to tell others about all that You have done for me. Help me live out loud in ways that show people how very much You love them . . . how much You want to bless them. (2 Timothy 1:8)

I trust You! I believe that You will guard my faith and give me strength even when life is fragile. I believe You will give me everything I need each day until that beautiful day I will finally see You face to face. (2 Timothy 1:12)

Thank you for Your Holy Spirit! Thank you for the blessing of Your Word and for hearing me when I come to You in prayer. Please help me humbly run to You when I need help to guard my faith as the precious treasure it is.(2 Timothy 1:14)

Hold me close, Father. I know You are loving and faithful. . . willing to give me everything I need each day to live in peace because I am surrounded by Your love. You are all I need. I praise You. I thank You. I love You. Amen.

If life is fragile and you need strength, SEEK the Lord and trust Him to give You everything You need one moment at a time.

On today’s note write:

I will SEEK the Lord. He will give me strength when life is fragile.

May God be with you today and give you the strength you need to live in faith.

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The world is full of crazy chaos. We shouldn't be surprised, Jesus said it would be like this before His return and to be ready we need to watch and pray. #EndTimes #JesusReturn #WatchandPray #CountingMyBlessings #WWGGG

The world can be a a terrifying place . . . hurricanes, earthquakes, wars, violence, plagues, civil unrest, and persecution.

We really shouldn’t be surprised. When asked about the “end of the age,” Jesus replied…

Nation will go to war against nation and kingdom against kingdom. There will be great earthquakes, and there will be famines and plagues in many lands, and there will be terrifying things and great miraculous signs from heaven. But before all this occurs, there will be a time of great persecution.
Luke 21:10–12a

And people have been wondering if they are living in that “time” for generations. But Jesus said something else that is so very important…

But not a hair of your head will perish! By standing firm, you will win your souls.
Luke 21:18–19

He didn’t say we wouldn’t suffer and or die . . . everyone suffers and everyone dies. But our souls and our eternal future—they are secure in Christ Jesus.

Jack E. Dawson created a beautiful painting of water pouring over a cliff in the midst of a terrible storm. But if you pause and look very carefully, you will see a bird in its nest comfortably tucked toward the bottom of the waterfall on a protected ledge.

Peace in the Midst of the Storm by Jack E. Dawson

Surrounded by chaos . . . it is safe.

Finally, Jesus also told His followers what they should do as they wait for His return.

Watch the signs. Keep alert. And pray for strength! (Luke 21:34–36)

Click here to read all of Luke 21.

A Prayer for Strength as We Watch and Wait

Lord Jesus, wars, storms, illness, hatred, violence . . . this world can be a frightening place. Thank you, for telling us that all of these are to be expected. Knowing they’re expected doesn’t make it any easier to live through them but knowing You are with us does.

Again and again, I read the words . . . “be strong and courageous, do not be afraid, and don’t be anxious.” It’s almost impossible when I look at all that’s going on in the world. But then I also read the words . . . “I am with you (Matthew 28:20), I will never leave you (Hebrews 13:5), I have overcome the world (John 16:33), and I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am (John 14:3).”

Lord, please help me watch the signs and pray. Help me to remain alert with anticipation for Your glorious return. And please give me the strength I need to live each day trusting that Your Spirit is with me and that Your grace is sufficient to help me do whatever lies before me each day.

I believe You will come again with power and great glory (Luke 21:27) And I believe that by Your grace and with Your help, You will give me everything I need to trust Your will and follow Your plans for me each day. I love You, Lord, and I thank you . . . forever and always. Amen.

The enemy wants us to focus on the chaos and live in fear.

But Jesus…

Wants us to be prepared and focus on Him. To watch and pray!

He told the disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane to…

Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation.
Matthew 26:41

When we watch in faith and pray with strength we will by God’s grace, have everything we need to endure the times.

On today’s note simply write:

Watch the signs and pray for strength.

God bless you today as you trust Jesus to be with you and give you strength as you watch and wait for His return.