Be Joyful In Hope, Patient In Affliction, Faithful In Prayer
This is one Bible verse that encourages and reminds me and all to be joyful in hope, patient in affliction and faithful in prayer. It was drawn as a constant word picture so that we can easily remember the words of the verse and let it leave a deeper impression into our hearts.
This short verse which can be captured in three separate phrases, contains three attitudes in three different situations.
Be joyful in hope. When we hope, it is hope that does not disappoints. It is hope that is looking forward to something that brings a smile to your face or someone that lets you shed a reunion tear.
Be patient in affliction. In times of affliction and especially strong adversity, it is very trying and difficult to be patient. Certainly it takes a lot of you when you put into practice patience.
Be faithful in prayer. We are usually first people of action than people of prayer when it comes to times of adversity and tension. We are active people who wants to make things happen. Here is one reminder to be active in prayer.
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