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1 Peter 4:12-13

Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.

The team takes off for wind sprints. Everyone hates it. But they're good for two things — conditioning and building togetherness. Shared struggle builds bonds.

When you suffer in your life of faith, God is strengthening a bond for you. It's the relationship between yourself and your Savior. Your cross will never replace his, but it will remind you that he is the one you rely on for everything.

Why is it important to look past your own crosses to the cross of Jesus instead?

 

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The Everyday Sabbath

When the daily grind overwhelms, God promises to bring rest through his Word. This daily devotion & journal prompt is written to accompany your morning coffee or nighttime routine.

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