Text: 2 Corinthians 4:16-17
Grace days are for catching up, being still, and praying Scripture back to God. Use the passage below to pray for yourself or someone else.
Therefore we do not give up. Even though our outer person is being destroyed, our inner person is being renewed day by day. For our momentary light affliction is producing for us an absolutely incomparable eternal weight of glory.
-2 Corinthians 4:16-17
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Thanking God for this PERSPECTIVE that our trials and sufferings on this earth are 1. momentary (aka, temporary, not eternal), and 2. LIGHT. Sometimes we can become consumed with our problems, thinking it’s the worst thing we’ve ever gone through or that anyone will ever go through. But Jesus suffered WAY more for us than I will endure in anything I’m going through, and to be sure there are people around me RIGHT NOW who carry some pretty heavy burdens. But because of who I am in Christ– renewed, redeemed, restored — He calls my suffering light, my afflictions tolerable. This is the hope we can give those who are heavy hearted, who are carrying a burdensome load. “Come to me, all you who are weary & burdened & I will give you rest. For my yoke is easy & my burden is LIGHT.” (Matthew 11:28 & 30). Thank. You. Lord!!
“momentary light affliction” man. If that isn’t a slap in the face by Jesus Christ, I don’t know what is. Our troubles of this world that we get so worked up over are so trivial in comparison to Gods glory. He out weighs any tribulation we may come across. And with God on our side, we can conquer any of those minor afflictions because He has already conquered it all. Thankful for a God who is so mighty, and grateful for a devotional that shows me how small I am in comparison to such a great God,
Amen!
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Recognizing how much our time here on earth is temporary – but a moment… I long for the eternal and pray for inward renewal day by day
This is encouraging I am a single parent with two kids and I lost my job a week ago. I’m glad I am being prepared for something bigger…
Praying you land a great job that more than meets your financial needs. Adding you to my prayer book also.
Praying for you!
Incomparable….eternal. Breathing that in today. This world is hard and even figuring out what you believe is hard sometimes. This…lets me breathe.
Breathing right there with you
What I was trying to say is that this is just what I needed this morning. Yesterday day I was told that I have breast cancer. This is such encouraging scripture
May you find peace in God’s strength to walk you thru this valley.
Wow, that is tough, Jean – sorry! May you draw closer to the Lord as he holds you up during this time, feeling His love and glory.
Wow, praying for you Jean- praying that God would heal you completely and give you strength, peace, and hope though this journey.
Prayers for comfort, hope, healing, skilled doctors, sensitive aides and a strong supportive base of family and friends.
Praying God will give you the strength that you need.
Praying for you! May you feel His wings wrapped around you and comforting you
Saying a prayer for you right now, Jean. My mom beat breast cancer ; I believe you can, and will, too.
Was told that I have breast cancer.
Jean.so sorry to hear. Prayers to you. This is not easy to walk through. I know so many women who have. Praying for healing and peace as you walk through this and knowing God is in control.
Praying it is treatable and can be eradicated, Jean. ((hugs)) to you this morning.
Adding you to my prayer book, Jean. So sorry for this report – praying you have family, friends and good church folks to support you. May you have a profound testimony of God’s faithfulness as you walk through this.
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Spirit of the Living God fall afresh on me.
Amen. A daily prayer for sure
Great is thy Faithfulness! I need to be renewed day by day. Such a precious thought to get in His presence daily to be renewed.
I too love this passage. Praise you Lord!
Love this passage so much! Happy Saturday!
-Ashley
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Such a good truth!
Love this passage! Let us not forget that all these afflictions are but for a moment! Achieving for us an eternal glory! Wow!
16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. (NIV)
” yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day” I like this thought. To begin and end each day knowing that I am being renewed through His grace and love. That thought takes away the aches and pains of my ” momentary troubles” and “outward wasting away” Though, I do have to admit the “wasting away” part is a little disheartening. I miss being able to do some of what I did. Knowing that my physical body will restrict me more as I age is bitter sweet. Then I remember that the “renewal” that is taking place is for what is permanent, unlike my earthly body, the glory of eternal life with God truly “outweighs” all else. I am His daughter and glad for the renewal I receive each day through His word.
Thank you for your perspective. I am saving your comment to my notes for those days when I am feeling “old”!
I’ll be honest…I read these words with a heavy and discouraged heart. 5 weeks ago, my dad died in a sudden car accident and it’s been difficult to find joy in the Lord lately. I’m 23 & set to be married this June, and I know that is just the first of so many things I will miss getting to experience with my daddy. while I know he’s in heaven and it is more beautiful than I could ever imagine, it’s hard to view this loss as a light or momentary affliction. this study has been difficult to wrap my head around, but it has also been comforting to know heaven only exists through and by the grace of Jesus. it’s a paradox that feels never ending and as I sit here reading through this passage, I’ve never fought unbelief such as this.
Dear Rachel, my heart and prayers go out to you. A sudden, unexpected death is very difficult. I can see how the inevitability of death in this study stands out to you because of the loss of your Dad. I empathize with it not feeling momentary or light, because in the here and now it isn’t. It is heavy and feels like an eternity of lost experiences.
That being said—maybe this study was perfectly timed. Read the words again slowly and look for the hope and promise in them instead of the loss of what is earthly. You have heard the message of the study when you talk about your Dad being in heaven, and knowing the comfort of the reality of heaven, you have your faith. The unbelief you are feeling is a result of the grief and weakening of your spirit. Turn to God with your fears, your hurt, your vulnerability and pray for the strength He has waiting for you. Reach out and grab on to the saving, comforting hand He has held out to you. He loves you so much.
I am so sorry about your loss. I can see how the words “light and momentary” would sting at a time like this. Thank you for your honesty. I just said a prayer you xoxo
I hope this can be of some encouragement xx
http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/a-song-for-the-suffering-with-john-piper
So timely. My birthday is today but it is also the 4th year anniversary of my dad’s unexpected passing.
Praying for you and Rachel right now Kristy… that God would give y’all with His comfort, peace, joy, and strength. Love in Christ sweet sisters.
Yes!! Praying for you!
Prayers for you Kristy. How excited your Dad must have been the day you were born! Remember all his smiles and your special times with him–those are his gifts to you every year.
It is so hard to find comfort through our grief. Expected or unexpected it can be difficult to lose our Daddy’s! I lost my dad 4 years ago and I still cry with certain triggers. I miss him. God has given me a son since his death that daily reminds me of him. He even has faces that look like my Dad, even though he never met him. Praying for you dear sister as you cast this care into the Father’s loving arms, even Jesus wept at death. He feels our pain.
Rachel,
First off, I’m going to pray for you. Father, Rachel is hurting right now. She has lost her earthly Daddy at a young age, and she is set to be married in June. I ask that you send Rachel a friend that can walk beside her, that knows what she is going through, to encourage her, and lift her up. Please help all of us that reads this comment to remember Rachel and pray for her everyday. Last, Lord, I ask that you give her comfort today, and find a way to reach down to hold her right now. We love you and thank you for hearing us. Amen
Rachel, I don’t know what it’s like to lose an earthly father to death. I do know about grieving a loved one when its time to get married. My brother died when I was 10, and even before that, he told me when I got big, he would walk me down the aisle. The closer it got to my wedding day, I got angrier at God for taking him away 11 years prior. My grandfather walked me down the aisle, and it was nice, however, there was that ache in my heart, that it wasn’t the same. My brother has missed out on so many milestones in my life because he died at 16. There are days when I still, after 28 years, ask God why. Now, my brother has our grandparents up there with him. I try to find joy in that, because I had them with me for so long, but it still aches. Rachel, I hope you find some solace in what I have shared, and what others will share. My last thing, I too have fought unbelief, and it wasn’t that long ago. You aren’t alone in your struggles, just know that. I really hope, God will send you a friend to talk with.
Blessings to you,
April L.
Hold tight to God’s hand as you walk thru this dark valley.
Adding you and your family to my prayer book. I’m hoping too that you will have a friend who knows Jesus well and can share His words and His heart with you when you can’t find the strength or desire to do so on your own. A tight hug, Rachel, a tight hug to you
In times of deep sorrow our faith WILL be tested. Praying for you during this very hard time. Strength grace mercies joy and understanding. He will carry you…
*For Rachel