In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith--more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire--may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory,

Lord, in the face of trials and tests, You are with me, guarding me and my faith, preparing me for for a life spent in praising You, glorifying You, and honoring You. You have filled me with an overwhelming awareness of the Love, righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit that is life in the Kingdom, daily life in the Kingdom; ongoing, never slacking life in the Kingdom. Praise You, my Lord, and Master.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 117

Mid-day: 119:145-152

Evening: Psalm 43

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