We're all in it together

1 Peter 5:8-9
Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.

Did you ever think to yourself, "I feel so all alone" or "why is all this happening to me"?

Peter reminds us that we are not alone. In those moments of doubt listen to Peter and know that it is only Satan trying to discourage you and draw you away from the love of Christ and his family, the church. You see, your not alone. In fact, someone else close to you has probably already undergone the same kind of suffering.

Look to them for guidance and understanding. They may not be able to stop the hurting or take away your suffering, but they can tell you how with Christ as their Lord, they persevered in trial to the glory of our redeemer. And they can encourage you to do the same.

Be self controlled and alert. Look around you. Your family is waiting to love you through your time of suffering.

And when your time of suffering has passed, stand ready to help your brother or sister, just as they helped you.

Blessings to you in Christ our Lord. Put your faith in Him alone.

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