Benefiting from CHRIST’s Affliction

FATHER, ____, because (he/she) is in affliction, has the opportunity to recognize CHRIST’s activity in (his/her) life. It is true, this affliction will make (him/her) look to CHRIST for help in it, but also, affliction makes CHRIST’s activities more vivid. (He/She) will understand without a doubt that CHRIST takes a personal interest in (him/her).

____ will undoubtedly come to CHRIST begging to be free from (his/her) affliction. But, help (him/her) LORD, look for something better than being affliction-free. For CHRIST’s business is strengthening (his/her) being, animating (his/her) spirit further, and continually adding love to (his/her) heart (ref#61, July 7th).

CHRIST may allow the affliction to remain, for His promise is that He will provide enough strength for each day (Deut 33:25). His grace is sufficient for anything He allows in ____’s life (2 Cor 12:9).

FATHER, it’s possible that this suffering is severe enough it will push ____ to the point of longing for nothing but You. Let this pain make (him/her) behave as a child— willing to completely trust You. Simplify (his/her) life. Reduce (his/her) existence to one relationship—You and (his/hers) (ref#7, July 29th).