God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, Who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with him. Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. 1 Thess. 5:9-11
Heavenly Father, thank you. We don’t make our destiny. You do, and have through Jesus. There’re many things over which we have zippo control, little influence, and great uncertainty. But we do know this.
Because of the finished work of Jesus, our future contains zero judgment and 100% joyful intimacy with you. There won’t be any sin (in us or around us), only perfect Christlikeness and “all-things-new-ness.”
All brokenness will be gone; replaced with beautiful, life-giving, heart-thrilling everything. Eternal life isn’t merely going to be long and “okay,” but magnificent beyond our wildest dreams and hopes. Again, thank you, Father.
Until that Day, make us tenacious encouragers and faithful “builder-upper’s” of each other—long after COVID and the upcoming election. Whether we die first, or are alive the Day Jesus returns, we are already your beloved children. Nothing can separate us from your love, deplete your mercies, or exhaust your grace.
Thank you for remaining tenaciously committed to work in all things for our good, and for your glory. May our words, texts, hugs, calls, and presence bring timely encouragement to one another.. So very Amen we pray, in Jesus’ tender and triumphant name.