ReKindle

Opening Prayer

Gracious God, no matter what circumstances might surround us, help us to remember that we can always rejoice in you. And rekindle Your fire within us. In Jesus’ Name, AMEN

Daily Scripture Readings

Monday: Acts 16:16-24

Tuesday: Acts 16:25-36

Wednesday: Philippians 1:1-11

Thursday: Philippians 1:12-26

Friday: Philippians 1:27-30

Saturday: Ezra 7:8-10

Reading

As Christians, God promises to provide care and blessings, but he does not promise to shield us from the possibility of being hurt. Instead, he tells us that he will stand with us through everything we encounter and we are never alone (Joshua 1:9). There is a purpose for our suffering, and he finds a way to bring everything together for his glory (Romans 8:28). Our suffering is always temporary. He tells us that when we accept his gift of salvation, we will rest in heaven with him for eternity (John 10:27-28).

That’s a lot to celebrate. We can rejoice in hope that God is taking care of us and there is more than our current pain or predicament. We can delight in the peace that he protects us and will never leave us or forsake us (Hebrews 13:5).

Our hurt and suffering as Christians is a bit different than the rest of the world. This is because we can find joy in what’s to come, regardless of any suffering that may be going on presently. He has already fought and won our battles for us. We rejoice in hope by trusting him and finding peace in his victory

Cynthia Holmes-Landry