2010-10-21

Today’s Verse:
"Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you." - 1 Peter 4:12

Prayer for Today :

Heavenly Father,

There was this advertisment on the TV, telling people to buy travel insurance because "Nobody knows about the future in advance", especially something "out of expectation"! Sometimes, we would be asked to do something, for a friend, which is unimaginable, say, creative drawings on your face for photographic competition etc.

Father, on occasion, You are operating on us under the same principle! Every now and then, You throw all these trials at us, to test and to groom us! It is written, "Do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering." Father, You are the Lord of Lords and the King of Kings, we love You and we would love to grow in You, but "Are these tests really necessary?", "Do you have to throw us the trial now? It's not at the right timing" and "Do You have to test us in your weakest areas all the time?".

Father, we fully understand that the tests of life are designed to sharpen us mentally and strengthen us spiritually. Father, do not allow us to act like victims and make complain to You! Father, let us learn to persevere because perseverance develops character, character develops hope. (Romans 5:4)

Praise God for Your trials are great!

In Christ's glorious Name we pray, Amen.