Romans 5:1-5 - Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
James 1:2-4 - Consider it put joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
This week we (as a ministry) have seen suffering and trials of many kinds. We have seen the glory of God through the suffering and God glorified by those suffering.
But through it all one thing has been constant and unchanging...God's love.
And in His love, He uses the sufferings and trials to mold us and transform us. Through the sufferings and trials He is producing perseverance, building character, increasing our hope and faith. As He transforms us we become more and more mature and complete.
Jeremiah 18:6 - He said "Can I not do with you Israel, as this potter does?" declares the Lord. "Like clay in the hand of the potter, so are you in my hand, Israel"
Lord, it's been amazing to see how You are working in the men and families of Warrior at Heart Ministry this week. The overwhelming love and support of brothers as they face some of the most difficult times in their lives. It's during these times that we see just how much You have changed and transformed hearts. Thank you Lord for leading us, guiding us and most of all...for loving us, for transforming us. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen!
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