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Saturday, July 18, 2026
In Suffering, We Are Not Alone
The Bible does not deny the suffering of this world and does not minimize the pain. The Bible speaks the truth about the difficulties of life, but at the same time, it gives us hope.
Like the prayer in the Psalms, the people of God cry out to Him in the midst of suffering. Sometimes it seems as though God is silent, and the prosperity of the wicked may cause our hearts to waver, but the prayer of the believer does not end in despair.
Our God is the strength and shield of His people, a refuge in times of distress. When our hearts trust in Him, we receive help and are able to praise Him again.
God's grace leads us into suffering and waiting, but He never calls us to stand alone by His own power. The Savior, who is the Refuge of salvation, is always with us.
Our Father, the Refuge, I praise You because You do not leave Your people to suffer alone. Please forgive me when I forget that You are with me and try to endure by my own strength.
Thank you, Jesus Christ, the Savior of my soul. May the Holy Spirit sustain my heart to cry out to Him in my troubles and to receive comfort from Him again. Pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.