And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; — Romans 5:3

I remember the old saying, “Thank God for the fleas,” by Corrie ten Boom. The fleas kept the German soldiers from going into the barracks where she was being held in the Jewish concentration camp. This let her help people who were being persecuted and visit them. She could show and talk about Jesus there. Even in the worst pain, God can bless those who know that the goal of life is not comfort but character.

 

Thought

I remember the old saying, “Thank God for the fleas,” by Corrie ten Boom. The fleas kept the German soldiers from going into the barracks where she was being held in the Jewish concentration camp. This let her help people who were being persecuted and visit them. She could show and talk about Jesus there. Even in the worst pain, God can bless those who know that the goal of life is not comfort but character.

 

Prayer

Mighty God, I confess that when I face difficulty, pain, or suffering, I become impatient and frustrated. Please help me to have more empathy and a better listening ear so that I can help those who are in need of your grace and love. Give me the courage to rejoice in the challenges of overcoming the obstacles Satan puts in the way to keep people away from Jesus. In Jesus’s precious name I pray. Amen.