Give thanks in all circumstances. - 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV)

I have often heard it said that “God will never give us more than we can handle.” Yet, there are times in our lives when this is simply not true, and such statements ring hollow.

Perhaps the biblical passages that are used to promote this idea have been misinterpreted. For...

Today's Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for being with us in our suffering. Help us to rejoice in you despite our circumstances, not because of them. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

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Today's Reading
1 Thessalonians 5:12-16

Thought for the Day

Is my gaze focused on God or my circumstances?

Prayer Focus

Those in heartbreaking circumstances


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