Take heart!

The days have definitely not been easy, we’ve been through so many things that discourage us and leave us with a restless heart.

Every day, every second and every moment feels like they’re there just to discourage us, to make us stop. But can I tell you something?

The message

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

John 16:33

Jesus’ last words were not intended to punish, but to bring comfort and consolation. He promised PEACE and JOY. He also brought the fact that He had already conquered the world. Spiritually we are already conquerors with Christ. We are joint heirs with Him and given access to all spiritual riches.

Therefore, no matter how much we experience trials and difficult situations in the present time, we can have PEACE because we know that we are already victorious for eternity. There is no message more consoling and that can bring more encouragement than this.

Praying about it

The words of Jesus correct us, guide us, but they also bring us hope. As we read: “…In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33b

Within this subject, let’s pray together for our lives and for the Lord to bring cheer to our souls and hearts.

Remembering that you don’t need to repeat the prayer exactly as I’m going to leave it here, because each of us has a specific way of communicating with the Lord. But if you want to accompany me, it will be my pleasure. Feel free to speak your own way.

“Lord, my God and Father, I thank you for this day, for the opportunity to live in your presence. I thank you that You Lord speak to us clearly, teaching, guiding, correcting and bringing encouragement to our hearts.

Father, I ask You to come to us, bringing peace and renewing our hearts and minds. Bringing renewal to face each new day. We recognize that You Lord are the source of all strength, of all breathing, of all living. You are our breath of life.

Holy Spirit of God breathe upon us an encouragement from heaven. Prepare our hearts to go through every trial and challenge in a way that pleases you. Without losing faith and hope in You. May our faith increase every day so that we do not get discouraged but always trust in Your greatness.

It is in the precious name of Jesus that we pray, amen!”

Conclusion

Remembering that feeling discouraged, sadness or any bad feeling is part of life. However, we can ask the Lord for a new courage, believing that we will receive it.

Grace and Peace,
Ana.