To Perfect Our Faith In Him

 God in His wisdom knows that a path that is free from troubles does not develop in us the faith that matures and pleases God. Although God does not cause the problems and pain we go through, He permits difficulties, dangers, sorrows, sicknesses, anxieties, afflictions, pain and persecution in order To Perfect Our Faith In Him.
 God allows all the troubles and tribulations of life to work together for good to those that love the Lord and for the eternal glory of His holy name. Our brokenness is permitted, so that we may grow in grace, mature in the faith and day by day become increasingly conformed into the image and likeness of our heavenly Father so that we may shine as lights in a darkened place as we share the good news of salvation to a lost and dying world.
persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.

Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, how we thank You for the way that You have worked in our lives to draw us closer to Yourself through the things that we have suffered. Thank You that although we may be persecuted, You will never forsake us. Thank You that although we may be struck down, Your grace is sufficient and Your strength is made perfect by our weaknesses. Thank You in Jesus' name we Pray, AMEN.