“We trust in God, who raises the dead” (2 Corinthians 1:9).
Difficult situations have a special power: they awaken us. The pressure of trials strips away the excess, cuts out what is unnecessary, and helps us see life more clearly. Suddenly, what seemed guaranteed reveals itself to be fragile, and we begin to value what truly matters. Each trial becomes a chance to start over, an opportunity to draw closer to God and live with greater purpose. It is as if He is telling us: “Wake up! Time is short. I have something better for you.”
Nothing we face is by chance. God allows us to go through struggles not to destroy us, but to refine us and remind us that this life is only a passage. But He has not left us without direction. Through His prophets and His Son, Jesus, He has given us His powerful Law—a perfect manual on how to live in this fleeting world so that we may live eternally with Him. The problem is that many choose to follow the pressure of the world, but those who decide to obey the Father’s amazing commandments experience something extraordinary: the real closeness of God Himself.
When we choose to live in obedience, God moves toward us. He sees our firm decision, our true surrender, and responds with blessings, guidance, and peace. He sends us to the Son—the only one who can forgive and save. This is the plan: obedience that leads to presence, presence that leads to salvation. And it all begins when, even in the midst of pain, we choose to say: “Father, I will follow Your Law. No matter the cost.” -Adapted from A. B. Simpson. See you tomorrow, if the Lord allows.
Pray with me: Lord my God, I thank You for the trials that awaken me to what truly matters. Each difficulty has helped me see life more clearly and seek Your presence more deeply. I do not want to waste my pain with complaints, but use it as steps toward spiritual maturity.
Father, I know that life here is short, and so I decide to live according to Your eternal instructions, given by Your prophets and by Jesus, Your beloved Son. I want to walk according to Your powerful Law, even if it goes against the opinion of the world. Give me courage to obey Your amazing commandments with faithfulness, even when it is hard, because I know that is what attracts Your favor and Your presence.
Oh, Most Holy God, I adore You and praise You because You are faithful at all times, and good to those who obey You. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is a torch that never goes out in the dark night, showing the safe path to those who desire eternal life. Your commandments are like incorruptible jewels, full of glory and power, adorning the soul of those who truly love You. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
