Struggles Now and a Good Future to Come

Published: May 24, 2022, midnight

b'I see her struggle and it hurtsI believe it hurts you too, JesusHelp her understand that you know Help her see that you are in control Let her hold on a little longerLet her become a little strongerI see her push through another day My heart breaks to watch her, so I pray I have no real controlYou are the One ultimately in controlI want the best for herYou want the best for herHelp her see that we care about her Help her be brave and not fearHelp her as she strugglesIt hurts for me to watch \\u2022 Emily Acker\\n\\u2022 Have you ever had a family member go through something so difficult that it broke your heart just to watch them? Have you had a friend face an illness where it felt like God had abandoned them? \\n\\u2022 God cares deeply about our suffering. He doesn\\u2019t stand far away from our pain, rather He came near and experienced it with us. He endured the cross, even to the point of death. And then He rose from the dead, defeating death forever. If we\\u2019ve put our trust in Jesus, we can look forward to the day He will return and fully heal every hurt. In the meantime, He promises to be with us\\u2014grieving our hurts alongside us and caring for our needs. Can you think of a time you were struggling, and you felt God\\u2019s presence? If not, you can ask Him right now to let you know He\\u2019s with you. God often reveals Himself through the community of believers and through His Word. \\n\\u2022 Who is someone in your life who is struggling? Consider taking a moment to pray for them. \\nThe Lord of Heaven\\u2019s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress. Psalm 46:7 (NLT)\\n\\xa0\\nRead Verses:\\n1Pet.5.6-1Pet.5.10|1Cor.2.9'