Trying Times

Dearly beloved. I trust this finds you well and bubbling in the Lord. The Lord told us that we would have trying times, but the Word of God is also clear about what our attitude to trying times should be. John 16v33 (AMPC) says “I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.]”

The Lord told us we would have trying times, distress, frustration … Looking up synonyms for frustration, we find exasperation, disappointment, irritation, dissatisfaction and annoyance… Ever find yourself in this type of situation? But what should our attitude be – it should be one of good cheer. Take courage, be confident, undaunted. Synonyms for undaunted include carefree, undisturbed, unconcerned, unworried and fearless. Hallelujah. Why is this? Because Jesus has conquered the world for you and deprived it of the power to harm you. Amen.

Prayer

Father, we thank You for Your will for us to be of good cheer in the face of trying times. In fact, we are told to count it all joy when we fall into diverse temptations. Grant us the grace to do this, to remain undaunted, fearless, carefree, undisturbed, unconcerned, and unworried even when things are changing all around us. Blessed be Your holy name. In Jesus name we pray, amen.