Sunday, February 5, 2012

Trials and Tribulations

Strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God. acts 14:22

I will say it! Family joke, "Me no like!" being raised Catholic we would hear stories about the saints being martyred for their faith. St. Lucy had her eyes poked out, St Peter was crucified upside down because he wasn't worthy to die like Christ. Saints being thrown to the lions. As a little girl I remember being scared but being taught we must be willing to suffer martyrdom for God. Fast forward, I still struggle with tribulation. Yesterday I went to the funeral of an 11 year old boy. His celebration service at his family church made me cry and made me laugh. I was amazed at the faith of his family as they spoke, especially his mother. People face trials everyday. Cancer, job loss, family problems, death of loved ones. I know we live in a sin stained world and our faith is sorely tested. Lord Jesus, please provide the Holy Spirit's comfort to weather our tribulations.

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