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What I really appreciate about Paul is his ability to admit the reality of his circumstances. His faith in God did not mean he had to make his situation sound rosy. But, in the midst of this great trial he knew who to rely on. We have faith in God... the one who raises the dead. I know I can't raise the dead... I know my husband can't... in fact, I can't think of anyone besides God who can! So, why do I try to handle everythink by myself or put too high expectations on someone else. Just another reminder of who God is and what He is capable of doing!
1:8 For we do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, of the affliction we experienced in Asia; for we were so utterly, unbearably crushed that we despaired of life itself. 1:9 Why, we felt that we had received the sentence of death; but that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead; |
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