Words from Colossians and John, linked by the plea to be patient in times of trouble:
Colossians 1:11
Filled with his mighty, glorious strength so that you can keep going no matter what happens - always full of the joy of the Lord.
John 16:33 (words from Jesus)
Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows, but take courage, I have overcome the world.

The two verses are drawn together courtesty of "Living Light" daily devotions, last week. They draw together the source of strength in times of anxiety and uncertainty: only the loving-power of Jesus upholds us in our human frailties.
It's in the light of our security in Christ that we offer our prayers - prayers of joy and thankfulness spurring us on in our prayers for the bits of life that are tainted with sorrow and the bits that Paul hints at when he calls us to press on "no matter what happens".

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