This Is the New Testament is part of a twelve-week thematic overview of the entire Bible. Each day we’ll read a thematic selection from a different book of the Bible, along with supplemental passages that show how the theme of that day’s main reading is found throughout Scripture. We’ll also read a brief summary of each book and a reflection on how the book fits into the larger story of Scripture. This week, we move from the Gospels and Acts into the Pauline Epistles.
What Is 2 Corinthians? Second Corinthians was written during Paul’s third missionary journey. In his second letter to the Corinthian church, Paul defends his ministry as an apostle and describes how Satan has opposed the work of the gospel. He also expresses his joy over the church’s restoration after troubling conflict.
How 2 Corinthians Fits Into the Story: Second Corinthians contains some of Paul’s most direct teaching about his role as a pastor. This letter gives a biblical understanding of ministry, the work of God’s people. It explains that God is reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, and we are invited to participate in this ongoing act of reconciliation. It also teaches that true ministry in Christ’s name will encounter opposition and suffering, as well as victory.
Reflection Questions:
1. What does Paul mean when he says God’s power is made perfect in weakness? In what ways has God’s strength been demonstrated through your own weaknesses?
2. How does today’s reading shape your understanding of the story of redemption?
Take time to reflect on your responses and share what you are learning with others in the community in the comments.
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This ties into control. We are not in control. This may be considered a sign of weakness. Through attributes such as hope, prayer, and faith we get the opportunity to relinquish our “control” and become stronger in hope, prayer and faith. All of which builds and strengthens our identity and relationship with the Lord. :)
Lord thank you for your grace!
God redeemed us to help us.
When we are humble and weak that gives God room to step in and do the work that we can not. Just yesterday God provided food for me when I didn’t have any.
I’m so behind…but, for this reading, I think Paul means that in our weakness, we learn to fully rely on God and his strength is then able to bring us through whatever we are facing. He promised to never give us more than He can handle, but knows just how much each of us can take and never lets us go beyond our breaking point, for whenever we think we are about to break, he restores us with his strength.
This reading today shows me that God wants us to rely on him to be our strength so that we can face anything that comes our way. When we truly humble ourselves and let God lead us, he will give us everything we need when we need it.
I believe when we admit our weaknesses, and sometimes even share those weaknesses with others, it humbles us to realize our need to lean on God and depend on his strength and grace. When others see us vulnerable and yet still trusting God, he receives the glory for “our” strength.
I wasn’t finished!! Oops! I meant to add that the best things I found to do was to pray, hide Gods word in my heart (I had verses of hope given to me during infertility so I would frequently read them), listen to worship music, and dare myself to dream a hope for a future with this baby. I had to tell myself that just because I had miscarried did not mean that it would happen again. The enemy will push you to fear and worry in what should be a joyous occasion. God is good all the time. Allow yourself grace- infertility and miscarriage are traumatic- and take each day as it comes.
Whenever I feel anxious about things, God reminds me to take it one day at a time and he gives me the strength to take on difficult tasks. Praise God!
Terri, I read more about 2 Corinthians and Paul was reminding them that he risked persecution and death and suffered for them starting their church and teaching them so that they could have everlasting life and hope. They were turning their back on Paul and looking at following other leaders who were polished and had money.
Praying for all – Fostermama and your counselor appt, Maura (I divorced, so hard but God blessed and blesses me my daughter in amazing ways pulled me out of a pit and gave me a fresh start) Victoria E and your ultrasound and pregnancy, relief for ERB, Granmiesue and Dorothy with your pain. Ashley Taylor and your battle – thank you for sharing and prayers for strength. Praying for Baby Quinn and parents Christine and Daniel ——and thank you teachers!!!! I am so hopeful that there are beautiful Christian women of God teaching our precious kids in these hard times. Debbie, Angie, Lara, Caroline, Kathy and all others! Love that you care so much! I pray a lot for teachers and our schools! l love SRT and praying for all and learning and using my phone for God’s Glory!!! Amen
I see God’s strength evident in my role as a mother. Sometimes I am so frustrated, but when I cry out to my God he strengthens me and helps me to have the patience necessary.
“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places”. Only with God can we dare to battle
For Question 2 I was reminded of 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 and 4:11 from today’s reading. God knows that we will be “pressed but not crushed, perplexed but not despaired, persecuted but not abandoned, and struck but not destroyed.” This then reminded me of the Group 1 Crew song that says, “I won’t give you more, more than you can take; I might let you bend, but I won’t let you break…I’ll never let you go..don’t forget what He said.”
How wonderful to know that even through challenges and struggles, it isn’t always our breaking point. He gives us what we can handle and He is always with us.
I need this reminder to “boast in my weaknesses” as I try so hard to get it right, try to be so strong on my own…I often say that I should have “She tried” on my gravestone, but that is doing it my way, in my own strength. The burden is much lighter to try to live knowing that His grace is sufficient for me, and I will be living with extraordinary power from God if I just lean in, why do I forget this? Why is this so hard for me? How do I even do this?
@Miri Am, I would advocate for you see a naturopath to see if some hormone replacement may be helpful. I was having similar issues, to which my medical doctor just put me on antidepressants (which was not the issue, it was all hormonal! Way too much estrogen at certain times of the month!). I went to see a couple of naturopaths and am now much better taking daily progesterone. It isn’t fully taken care of, but my PMS lasts much less time.
@Debbie plus other “She” teachers, Me too, we return next month! I will be praying for all as we return to our classrooms. Praying that our students notice our love for them as individuals, even the “least of these” and I pray for strong relationships as this is what they will remember and will touch their lives for eternity.
I love that some of your reached out to check on Churchmouse, did anyone reach out to SRT about Tina? Thank you for your thoughts, praying and sharing your lives with all of us. ❤️
I love seeing the Armor of God scripture from Ephesians. I pray this over my family daily. About to start a book The Whole Armor of God: How Christ’s Victory Strengthens Us for Spiritual Warfare Paperback by Iain M. Duguid. Anyone read this?
What Paul means when he says that God’s power is made perfect in our weakness is that when we have no strength of our own, then we fully rely on the power of God to help us. Then we can fully experience and appreciate the moving power of God. A cup that is empty gets filled with more water than a cup that is half-full.
There are some times in my life that I am so beaten down that I feel no strength the move but the fact that I keep moving even in those hard times is the Spirit of God lifting my arms and my legs to keep fighting the good fight.
When we are humanly weak and so limited and seemingly unable to endure or do something in our own strength… it is then that God’s power shows up and shines. He empowers us. He fills the need. He fills us when we are emptied of ourselves.
Sometimes, I understand this truth better than other times. I struggle with loving and not judging the hard-to-like people in my family. He enables me to love when I don’t FEEL love. The world would say “set boundaries, don’t spend time with people who are depressing, don’t reach out if you don’t want to” BUT God nudges me to show them His love and share His word and point to Him. It’s complicated because I am not super confident in my abilities and I am often intimated… but that’s just the point, yes? God can take my imperfect efforts and use them for His purposes. And I may never see the fruit of my sharing. But again, that is the point again. It is not ever about me.
His grace is sufficient in our weakness. Hallelujah, how many times have these words comforted me. His grace is enough, more than I can even understand and I need it so. Good scripture this morning – Psalm 27 – He is our light and salvation, He is our stronghold, we need not be afraid, He is with us. Lord Jesus, may we feel this truth mightily in all we face today. And know that your peace and your strength is with us, may any fear dissolve, for you are more than enough for it all. Praying for you Debbie, I am sure you will be a blessing to all of your new students, may God give you joy as you serve and extend His grace. Victoria E praying peace for your heart, and for your precious baby, He is holding you both. Our God is able, praying you know how deeply He loves you. Sarah Joy, praying for Christine and Daniel, a healthy birth and a joyous day for all of you. Ashley Taylor, praying God gives you the strength in this weekness, Alcohol’s destroys so much. Thank you for sharing, may God be glorified and may you feel Him holding you and making you a light for others. ERB, good to learn a little more in your message. Having had Diabetes for 34 years, I know it is always good to educate those around you. Epilepsy is so much more complicated, but, God knows the depths of it, and really that is what matters. Hugs my Sisters, please pray for me too, a bit overwhelmed as I return home to all that I need to do at the end of my marriage. It is sad and hard and there is much I need to do.
I believe that when God says when we are weak he is strong so that we know in those moments where we feel “God has put too much on me” we will realize that God NEVER puts too much on us. He puts JUST ENOUGH (however much that takes as it’s different for each person) on us for us to lean on him. To find our strength in him.
@Laura & @Kristin, I appreciate your open honesty in regards to redemption and strength in weakness for your marriages. You see, I too, have been through affairs in my marriage. The only difference is I was the one that did it. The damage that came……we still fight it to this day. I had to realize that I was NOT truly saved. This may not be the case for other people so please don’t think I’m saying another person that has an affair isn’t saved. That was just MY case. I did NOT know how to be a child of God nor a wife. I was raised in the midst of multiple broken homes. My own family fell apart and my best friends throughout my childhood, their families broke up as well. It instilled in me at an early age “Men are not necessities, they are luxuries! Divorce is ok. It’s ok to run away from any vow you make when things get tough. The kids will survive. They are resilient (not realizing the full extent of the damage it did to myself, siblings, & friends for many years to come). Kids are just collateral damage; they will adjust just fine. A strong woman can be both mother and father.” ALL of these statements are so sad. I do NOT want that for our children. I finally realized how broken I was, I turned to dust as Lysa Turkherst says, & I gave EVERYTHING to God. On May 5th, 2019 I finally TRULY became saved. I FINALLY died to myself. I have better relationships all around. I’m so very thankful for his mercy, his grace, his redemption, his forgiveness, & miracles he works everyday. My marriage still struggles and right now things are pretty bad but, this trial is working great things in me. Until the next door opens I will continue to praise him in the hall!
Heather thank you for sharing your testimony
I have always been a healthy person, trying to eat healthy and exercise. But suddenly six weeks ago I had a subarachnoid hemorrhage and that has changed everything. I have never felt so weak and so unable to do every day things. It has definitely made me rely on God so much more. And I have definitely felt his power in my weakness. I do want to heal and be back to my normal self but in the meantime I will just rely on God. So grateful for all you sisters and your wisdom and your prayers.❤️
That must have been terrifying. Prayers for your continued healing.
I will continue to pray for you GramsieSue! Still very thankful you survived the SAH
Second Corinthians 12:10 talks about being weak and strong at the same time, I find the only way to do that is to rely on the Lord. I know the Lord is always my Stronghold, my saving grace, my go to when there is no one else to go to. I know His arms are always open, His ears are always listening and His heart always loving and understanding.
Please pray for me, I’ve been having pain in both of my hands — in the joints of my fingers — I can’t get in to see the doctor for a few weeks. I’m going to a specialist because I had carpal tunnel surgery on both hands last year and I’m going back to him.
Be blessed and praise the Lord for all the blessing we have.
I will pray for your hands Dorothy
Thank you to everyone who shared , your testimony is truly powerful. I am feeling pretty weak right now and my faith has been under assault as I go through IVF after a year and a half of infertility and one miscarriage. God granted us a successful transfer but the enemy has been bringing up all the painful memories of our miscarriage and telling me God cannot be trusted because of that. I refuse to give in to this but I am growing tired. I call out to God daily and He has helped me by making me aware of His presence, speaking to me through His Word, and sending me amazing friends to support me. I am alone during this waiting period leading up to the first ultrasound , which is the point at which during our last pregnancy we discovered the miscarriage but I have been learning to depend on God instead of mostly my husband for support so I am thankful for that. I am thankful for all of you who are praying and most especially for our God who is good, no matter what my feelings in the moment try to tell me.
Lifting you, your baby, and your hubby up in prayer! I went through this myself and- if you are anything like me- it will be a frequent battle
ERB thank you for sharing the full picture! This makes a lot of sense ! Briviact is a great drug. I will continue to pray for you and your treating physicians! We are so fortunate to have you here ❤️
@Kristen I had a very similar experience when I went through the heartbreaking reality of my husband’s affair. Months before it all came out, I was encouraged by my daughter to start reading She Reads Truth! And a few of the people who were commenting at the time seemed to have similar experiences to me. I also started reading through the Bible and praying more consistently. At the time of the affair, I was praying for healing within my marriage. So many situations show me how God prepared my heart for the hardest thing I ever went through. Nothing surprises our God – He knew what was coming and was merciful to me in so many ways! It was still devastating and our marriage almost ended many times, but I knew that God was walking through it with me and us and it is the only reason I can say now that our marriage is better and stronger because of it. God gets all the glory for that, because my human reaction was to throw in the towel and give up because it felt very hopeless. But nothing is too difficult for God!
So encouraged by some of these comments this morning. I don’t usually post anything, or even read this section, but today I wanted to see how other women are receiving His Word. It is so beautiful to see Sisters lifting each other up and spurring one another on in each of our own journeys. We are truly one body of believers, different parts and roles, but one body. So grateful for each and every one of you ladies. ❤️
Gerin, thank you for being transparent. People don’t think about women suffering with pornography addiction, but we do! Maybe not in the same way as men, but we do! I pray God continues to give you grace as you seek to follow Him in Victory over this chain that weighs you down. Your heart is a bird, sheltered and safe in the hands of God. I pray you feel peace and contentment in His amazing, boundless love!
2Cor4:12. Anyone have any thoughts on why death is at work in them and life in us? Why is life not at work in them?
When I am weak, my God is strong for me. He stands UP for me. With God on our side we can do so much more than we think. I can’t help but mention this again. I’ve mentioned this several times these past four years. During those early court days when filing for an RO my knees shaking my whole body shaking I was so weak. Physically and mentally I was weak. But God… My God was strong for me. If I was able to get through that with God on my side, I can get through almost anything. as long as I depend on my God who is my strength, I can do it. Even calling my nonbeliever coworker and asking for forgiveness for my part. I was able to do that. I think I shocked her but that’s OK. She was surprised but but accepted it. God was glorified!
ARINA, MIRI AM, KRYSTYN CAREY, TAYLOR — Thanks for really hitting the nail on the head this morning; great insights with which to start my day!!
Thank you for sharing ASHLEY TAYLOR I’m praying alongside you. I love your perspective as it applies to other struggles as well.
(God bless Baby Quinn, Christine, Daniel and Auntie SARAHJOY)
ANNE JONES, I echo your words!!
I made it home safe!!! I loved the reading today. I have had chronic health issues for years and am tired. I have said many times in my weakness He makes me strong. So many days I felt I couldn’t go on BUT any God’s grace I did. I do not always like the struggle and I don’t understand it but Gods grace is sufficient. Another thing that stuck out was about Satan blinding people’s eyes from the truth. A thing to pray for as that they will see the truth through us.
DEBBIE PURSUEDBYHIM!! Based on the time stamp, you were up in the middle of the night reading His Word…How many times have I been there?! By now, I imagine you are in class…May God give abundant fruit in exchange for all your love, planning and desire to be in His Word in the midst of your fretting! I pray that you feel Him wrapped around you as you move about the classroom; I pray that even in the face of the apathetic student you will see great hope and opportunity for a transformative year.
**I myself am also trying to live out CAROLINE SEASE advice,…more Holy Spirit, less me…for all the steps / days ahead. Please pray for me: need to trust that He can even intervene in mistakes / steps I’ve already taken.
I’m meeting with a clergyman today for spiritual guidance…Please pray for wise counsel and then fruit in me.
Our salvation is because of God’s grace and that is enough. His love for us despite our failings shows His strength. Personally, my greatest struggle is with alcohol. It’s such an accepted part of culture and I’m what they call a grey area drinker. Some days I can have one and done. At a bar, I can sit there and drink my drink and you wouldn’t know the difference. But I also use alcohol to cope rather than face an emotion and that’s when I will end up running down a bender, usually in the privacy of home where no one would know the difference. This is something I’m at risk of every day and alcohol has assisted me in making decisions I never would have made sober. But despite this struggle I am His. His grace is what defines me and His grace is what gives me the courage to fight. I may not always win each battle but He’s always the one there to keep me in the fight. And I don’t need to fear the fight because in the end He will conquer.
Praying for you Ashley Taylor. Jesus loves you and we love you. I’m not here to give you advice or tell you what to do. But I do want to say The ministry Celebrate Recovery did a lot for me because I am a codependent.
Ashley Taylor I will be praying for you. I used to be in that same boat until we started trying for a baby. Thank you for being so brave to share. God’s grace is sufficient.
VICTORIA E, so cool that you’re a neurologist!! You have an understanding that most people don’t…and it blesses me that you are taking interest and are praying!! Thank you!! To give you a broader picture, I have generalized epilepsy and am on a combo of 3 different meds. I am NOT on a new medication, but instead we have slightly increased one of my 3 current meds (Briviact) and will continue to slightly increase it until we see better improvement with my absences, catamenials, and myoclonics. I also have a history of tonic clonics (have gone 2.5yrs without) and have been in status epilepticus a few times…but have come out of it each time!! Thank You Jesus!!!! So far the increase in Briviact seems to be helping, which is HUGE, because I have pretty much exhausted all other medication options. If this increase doesn’t work then the next step for me is VNS (vagal nerve stimulation) …which is a little scary! But whatever God wants!! Anyways, just thought you’d appreciate the broader picture as you have a better understanding of what’s going on and what’s at stake than most people.. truly appreciate your input, your encouragement and your prayers!!! Thank you and please know how incredibly special and integral people like you are!!! Make no doubt about it, neurologists are superheroes!!! And it’s beyond AWESOME to know that you (like my neurologist) invite God (BEST superhero ever!!!) into the picture and through science hear what He has to say!!! SO Awesome!! I’m GLAD & COMFORTED to know He has people like you working WITH Him!!! ;) Very Very Blessed!!!
And by the way, I loved all the scripture today. Need to soak in all of that!!
Often I feel weak in parenting especially as our girls grow into young ladies. My patience ends, I snap and I am humbled. But God…
He fills the gaps, and I am so thankful for the ways our girls love each other and others. It’s not perfect, but there are moments that take my breath away. Only God does that. Offering my weak ways to Him and trusting that His strength will provide all that they need.
And would y’all whisper a prayer for my SIL? She went in to get induced today, and it doesn’t sound like that was the plan. Her name is Christine, and she and my brother Daniel are meeting their first son, Quinn. Excited for them, and praying that despite not going to plan there would not be complications.
A great reminder to “suit up” EVERY DAY! Be strong in the LORD and in His mighty power !
I appreciate how so many of you share your deepest need of prayer. You are in my prayers and in the loving hands of God.
Lord thank you for every woman in this study. I pray for each heart and every struggle. I am encouraged by the desire of each one here to trust you and seek you. I learn from each one of them and get to know you better through your word that we study together and by the shared experiences here.
DEBBIE – Teaching is a calling. I’ve taught elementary school now for 30 years and I still go through the first day jitters (& the night before). Like you I prepare and prepare. Each age has benefits and weaknesses. For the little ones we need to build the foundation academically but, we also need to build the foundation mentally so that the child feels loved, valued and willing to risk new learning. Junior high years are a super challenge in that the students are half kiddos and half young adults mentally and in their actions. Each day is new and you never know which half you are going to get. :) High school though, wow…you have such a wonderful opportunity with those students. They see so much more than people give them credit for. They see but, so often they do not have the stamina, courage, and deep conviction to stand for what they believe. It is a time when your life lived for Jesus, in the littlest of things matters. It is a time when your respect for them, accountability for the fact that they are young adults and need to…(fill in the blank) covered in grace, love, and compassion will make all the difference in the men and women they are as adults. You are on a mission. Go all in. They are worth it and, while you will undoubtably shed tears and feel frustration, you will also know that you are being used by the King of kings for His kingdom. There will be young adults different, better, (maybe brought into the kingdom)because they see and saw Jesus in you. I’m praying for you today.
Angie, I am going on year 9 with middle school or junior high students. Thank you for sharing your insights on them. I knew your words were true when I read them but it helped to see them too. A good reminder as I look towards the start of the school year in August.
MAURA, FOSTER MAMA, VICTORIA E, and ALL of you wonderful ladies who are praying, THANK YOU!! Your prayers, wisdom, encouragement, and excitement at what God is doing mean more than you know!! Thank you for always pointing to God and His faithfulness, it truly blesses my heart and encourages me so much!!!
I found today’s scriptures really encouraging!! I also learned that the “Third Heaven” Paul talks about in 2 Corinthians 12:2 is known in the Jewish culture as the “dwelling place of God” pretty COOL!!!! Actually the whole chapter is filled with nuggets!! Which include humility, wisdom, love, grace, discernment and obedience!!! SO good!!!
May each of us find and carry with us what God is saying to and confirming within our hearts!! Amen!
In order for Gods true nature to be apparent to us, we have to recognize how weak and sinful we are. There is nothing we can do apart from Christ
They will remember your kindnesses to them more than anything else! They will remember how you treated them and how you didn’t judge them. More than any lesson plan. That’s how they will see Jesus in you.
Our God fights FOR us!! We are fighting against spiritual forces, but Satan CANNOT win. We have the victorious Jesus on our side who gave us HIS Holy Spirit! The same power that rose Jesus from the dead is at work in us!! We are guaranteed to suffer, even more so when we are walking in God’s will, but we are NOT alone! We have the greatest help! When I feel too weak to win the battle, I cry out to the Lord and He is THERE. I can rest in the wings of the Most High and rest assured that He is fighting on my behalf. Psalm 27:14 “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”
I love that this passage highlights the spiritual aspects of belonging to God. We see things in the spirit. We don’t just see physical things, we apprehend the spiritual realities behind them. We understand that spiritual forces are at work,
Animating what happens in the world. I am small, but God can use tiny me to impact and shift those realities.
MIRI AM-Thank you for sharing
Debbie PursuedbyHim – praying for your day
I have the most awful PMS. Honestly for about a third of the month I am in a deep pit, emotionally overwhelmed, sensitive. I hate it. It’s plagued me for 20 years and I didn’t actually see that was what it was until about 5 years ago because I totally loose insight when I’m in it. There’s a part of me what wants to pray that it goes away but I every month I learn a little bit more to lean on God. To ask for his Spirit to give me the insight, to be humbled that I cannot do all of the things, to confess that I often let myself be ruled by the emotions and to be reassured that I still belong to him. I have every faith he could remove this thorn but I suspect he will continue to use it to keep me on my knees at the cross with my empty cup. And I’ve started to realise that that is just fine because that’s where I am supposed to be! Praise the Lord for his mercies!!!!
i’m reading this as i’m having terrible cramps and could not have read this at a better time. even as i had them yesterday, i found myself thinking that instead of being short and irritable with people, i’m called to be a representative for christ. love this reframe!
Miri am, what a wonderful picture… “on my knees at the cross with my empty cup”
Debbie, teaching is definitely a calling (a high calling) and God can use you in an awesome way! Praying that you will be empowered to be the hands and feet of Jesus to these students, their families, and other teachers!
Praying that your students see your faith and love shining today and every day
Our struggle is against evil forces, against authorities and cosmic powers. We have to fight the sinful nature of our own heart. A battle we’re doomed to loose. But Paul says,we have an extraordinary power in us. The power of the God who created light out of darkness. The more we realise our own weaknesses, the more we will seek God. In His power, we can win every battle. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
I am a high school teacher, and I start back to school today with students. I am excited to meet my new students and get to know them, but I am also anxious. I want their first impression to be a good one, because they will always remember their first impression of my class and me. I pray they will enjoy my class and see Christ through me. Weakness? I can’t even sleep! Every year it is the same. I plan and plan and plan, but that first day…whew! So, I am doing my Bible Study and focusing on God’s Word instead, and I know in my heart everything will be okay. Pray for me, please!
Praying!!
@Debbie PursuedbyHim God will be with you in your classroom! I recently retired after teaching 4th & 5th graders for 31 years. I know your planning and your care will come through and you will have set the stage for a great year. Praying for you!
Debbie- I am a Middle School teacher, heading into my 25th and final year of teaching in a couple of weeks. I know your anxiety well and am myself already feeling it for my first day. I am praying that my words, thoughts, and actions will be filled with the fruits of the spirit. Thinking this way is helping my anxiety- less of me, more of the Holy Spirit. I’ll be praying for you this year! I covet your payers as well. The last year & a half were tough for teachers; this one looks to be almost as challenging as cases continue to rise.
Gods power is made perfect in our weakness. How easy is it to think I’ll just push through and think I am capable. How easy it is to get caught up in pride and the praise of people. When In reality, I can’t even have breath without Him giving that breath. When we see our weakness or know them, God “s power shines through. We know it’s not us, but only Him. He should get the praise, glory, and honor, not me.
I know God has helped me through so many things.God helped me to able to go to work and make it through the days and nights during and after my husband’s affair. I was so broken.He used many people to help me by praying, texting, and helping at just the right times. My friend also told me before i knew about this to get serious about God and read the Bible every day. Thankfully, she said this. I remember reading passages about marriage that convicted me even before I found out. I wouldn’t have handled this the same way if I wasn’t reading. I was at a different building for my job. I worked very closely with another woman whose husband also had an affair. My coworkers were so kind to me. I could go on!! God knew what was coming and where I should be at that time. His love and care are amazing and I’m grateful for His mercy and unmerited kindness to me!
You may have heard this before, but when I read Ephesians 6, I think of this. I heard a pastor say that we don’t go out physically undressed, so we shouldn’t go out spiritually undressed. He was telling us to put on the full armor of God!!
Also, in the explanation above it says: that God is reconciling the world to Himself in Christ and we are invited to participate in this ongoing act of reconciliation. It also teaches that true ministry in Christ’s name will encounter opposition and suffering, as well as victory. I thought about a sermon that I listened to today that was originally preached by Jonathan Edwards called: Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God. So many people don’t know they are lost! Some people may have opposed him after that sermon. However, truth should.be spoken. I would hope that many that heard this, and those that will hear this were and will be changed, drawn, repent, and follow after Jesus with overwhelming awe and gratitude and be saved! https://youtu.be/rI5qCFksA7Y
Thanks for sharing Kristen.