Light Afflictions

"Light Afflictions" By Diane Webb

II Corinthians 4: 17—"For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory".

God uses whatever happens . He turns bad into good. The afflictions you experience are used for a much greater purpose. He uses all things for your good. As you go throughout the day, be aware of God's presence and his ability to use all things for his glory. Even when it is not obvious to you, he uses your problems to improve you for his kingdom. He can take even the most hopeless of situations and work them for the good. Through afflictions he hones your skills and softens your personality. He creates in you a more patient and peaceful person to enable you to reach more people for God's glory and God's kingdom. It is God's desire that no one person be lost to him. He wants all to come to him and accept his salvation. There are no people who are worthless in the eyes of God. God does not give up on people and therefore you need not give up on people. Have more patience with those who are most difficult. The more difficult a person is the more he or she needs God. Let love, patience, and compassion be the rule of the day.

Dear Heavenly Father, help me show love, patience, and compassion to all people all the time. I pray I do not allow my own afflictions to hinder my work for your kingdom. I pray this in Christ's name, Amen.