Brighter Days Ahead
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Thought for the Day
“There are times that the bad things that happen in your life overshadows any good you might be able to see. While the bad things are real, can be quite painful, and may stay with you a long time, you cannot let them overtake your life. Always try to hold onto hope for the future as God works to bring you to better days.”
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Today’s Word
“For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” (2 Corinthians 4:6-9)
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Today’s Prayer
Lord, I know as painful as life can be sometimes, you are always with me and working for me. Nonetheless, there are times that the shadows of despair cover my heart. I ask that you help me see and hold onto the light of a brighter future as I move forward hand in hand with You. Amen.
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Personal Reflection
Has there been a time when you have not been able to see past the hurt and pain? Would the strong shoulder of a friend help? Whose strength do you think you could always count on?