Take a moment to read 2 Corinthians 4:8-18 before reading the devotional below.
When you are working in the supernatural, normal things can’t knock you down. You can be pressed on every side, but you won’t be crushed. You can be confused and have no clue what God is doing, but you can still hang on to a shred of hope. When you see suffering as spiritually useful, you live differently.
Pause for a moment to reflect on your prayer life. I do this periodically. Are my prayers mostly about lights changing faster from red to green, or perhaps focused on my day working out efficiently? Is my spiritual life revolving around myself and my own comfort or convenience? I have to be honest, I fall into that trap quite a bit. It’s hard not to in modern American culture.
Here’s your freedom for today:
Real life is about what you can’t see.
Paul had a mission that was beyond what he could see. He was spreading God’s grace around in a world that barely gave him the time of day (and those were the Christians!). He had an uphill climb on a goal that wasn’t his own. And it was that very thing that made him rise above all the normal struggles. He could always hang on to God’s purposes, plans, and promises. His faith, hope, and love were eternally grounded. How we pray is a big indication of what we are clinging to. What are some ways you could go deeper in the supernatural?