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 a prayer of faith through suffering by Christine Brown read by Liam Martin
 resist him standing firm in the faith because you know that the family of Believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings 1st Peter 5:9
 suffering can leave us feeling isolated like we've been forgotten left to suffer alone while life goes on without us
 they receive social media post from a friend or even your church that made you feel like you're on the outside looking in
 in difficult times have you felt like no one understood your pain our enemy wants us to think that when we go through hard times we're on our own
 the Peter's words address this so Believers will be aware of these lies
 Peter knew how those feelings can leave us vulnerable to attack and he also knew the truth that would bring hope and freedom in times of great suffering
 1st Peter 5:9 reads resist him standing firm in the faith because you know that the family of Believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings there are others who understand what we're going through we're stronger when we realize our Brothers and Sisters in Christ are undergoing the same kind of suffering that we are our faith grows as we recognize we're stronger together and choose to support one another in our struggles
 Peter goes on to tell about the Hope beyond our suffering
 and the God of all Grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ after you have suffered a little while will himself restore you and make you strong firm and steadfast 1st Peter 5:10
 let's thank God today for his promise to restore Us by his never-ending Grace in our lives we are not alone
 what's called to him today with this prayer of faith even through our suffering
 dear heavenly father
 sometimes I feel so alone I feel as if no one understands what I'm going through here my prayer today Lord
 help me to stand firm in my faith through times of suffering
 I Know The Enemy wants me to believe no one cares but your word says I am never alone
 I choose to believe the truth of Psalm 23:4 that says even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death you are with me
 help me hold on to this truth when I'm going through difficulties in my life
 you're always here ready to offer peace mercy and love
 Lord when I see others who are suffering show me ways to reach out to them give me opportunities to share your life with others so they won't feel alone
 thank you for giving us strength to persevere and compassion for our brothers and sisters in faith
 in Jesus name I pray amen