2 Cor. 1-4

Paul gloried in his afflictions and sufferings because he discovered that God’s antidote was far more rewarding than the momentary trouble he endured. It’s like this; you like ice cream, and God gives you a big cone of your favorite flavor if you endure a trial. We have the promise that in eternity, God will MORE than reward us for what little pain we endure here in this life. Paul encouraged us to “fix our eyes on what is unseen,” the glorious reward we have.

Father, forgive us for having our mind limited to this life. We hereby focus on eternity where ALL SUFFERING will be OVER!