In This Together
Words from Jesus
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He is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.—Hebrews 7:25
When life feels like a struggle, I understand. When your aging body makes everyday life more difficult, I am with you. When your body aches and you experience pain, I am with you. I know your heart and I empathize with you through every weakness you face in life (Hebrews 4:15).
Trust in Me that as you commit every weight and burden to Me, these ailments will work together for your good in the long run. I will not allow them to overwhelm you (Psalm 55:22). Through them, you will grow in compassion and understanding for others, and you will become more sympathetic and understanding of other people.
When you have already experienced what others are going through, you can be an encouragement and support to them. You also feel moved to pray for them, and your love and compassion and prayers for others bring blessings to their lives, as well as yours.
I promise you that I will never let you be tempted or allow you to suffer beyond what you are able to bear (1 Corinthians 10:13). I will help you carry the weight of your afflictions (1 Peter 5:7). When we do it together, it won’t be too heavy or too hard for you. When your weary body aches, turn to Me. Lean on Me. Focus your mind’s eye on Me, and trust that I will comfort you and bring you through.
You are Mine, and I am your ever-present, ever-faithful Savior and friend. I am always with you, and My Spirit will bring love, comfort, peace and strength to your heart. I am that friend who sticks closer than a brother (Proverbs 18:24). I gave My life for you, and there is no greater love than that of one who gives his life for his friends (John 15:13). I love you that much, and you are that important to Me!
All part of the plan
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.—James 1:2–4
There is nothing that you will ever face that will take Me by surprise. I will not allow anything to happen to you that I will not work together for your good as part of My plan for your life because of your love for Me. Even times of illness can be times of growth, because during these times, I comfort you, love you, and commune with you without other distractions. As you spend time in prayer and worship, it will be a treasured time of communion. I love to speak to your heart in the stillness.
As you take time to read My Word in the Bible, you will find that it is full of truth, power, and riches for you to discover and apply to your everyday life. It will be a source of wisdom that will both guide you and keep you (Psalm 119:11–16). My Word will be a lamp to your feet and a light to your path (Psalm 119:105).
So come to Me when you are heavy laden and burdened. Rest in Me. Receive My love and care for you and let My Spirit comfort you.
Sunrise
The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.—Lamentations 3:22–23
There is always a sunrise after a sunset—and that is My promise to you in this life. Whenever a sunset comes your way, just remember that the sun will always rise again. Whenever there is a low moment, a shadow that falls across your path, when disappointment darkens the way and the last glimmer of hope fades from sight, remember that the sunrise awaits you with all its life and light and glory and brilliance.
Just as I have promised that the sun will rise every morning, so the sunrise of My love will light your life again. No matter what sunsets or dark nights in life you may encounter, My hope and promised joy will always be present in your life. I will bring you through every night to the light of a better day.
And when your journey in this life is over, I have a special place prepared for you with Me—a place where all sadness will be gone forever and all your questions will be answered. So don’t let your heart be troubled, but focus on all that awaits you (John 14:1–3). My plans for you are perfect; My love for you is unending; My grace for you is sufficient.
The ministry of prayer
I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy.—Philippians 1:3–4
Never underestimate the importance of your prayers. There are so many people who are lost in the world and in desperate need of someone to share with them My words of eternal life. There are also multitudes who are suffering and in desperate need of food, water, shelter, and safety. Your fervent prayers are powerful and effective and can produce great results in accordance with My will (James 5:16).
Will you pray fervently and consistently for your loved ones, your neighbors, people in your community, the lost, and people facing humanitarian crises and war? There are so many people who you could support through your prayers.
You can pray for your loved ones, that their days will be full of love, truth, and purpose, and that I will be a real and important part of their lives. You can pray for your friends, committing their cares and concerns to Me, and asking Me to help them and draw them to Me. Bring your petitions to Me for all the lost and lonely people of the world, that they will find Me, whom to know is life eternal (John 17:3).
Pray for My workers who toil in the harvest fields, and pray for more workers to plant the seeds of the gospel and to give people the opportunity to come to Me (Matthew 9:37–38). Pray for peace in the world, and especially in war-torn and conflict-laden countries, and that the poor and oppressed will be liberated.
You can make a prayer list and note the names of people you know who are suffering with painful and debilitating ailments and pray that they will find My healing, comfort, and strength. Pray also for the younger generation, into whose hands the world is passing, that they may come to a knowledge of the truth that will set them free (John 8:32).
As you rise to the prayer challenge, you become a part of helping to change people’s lives and to change the world. This ministry of prayer is an important calling that you can make your own.
Originally published in 2008. Adapted and republished September 2026. Read by Jon Marc. Music by Michael Fogarty.
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