Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows (John 16:33; NLT).
How frail is humanity! How short life is and full of trouble! (Job 14:1; NLT).
Father, if you are willing, please take this cup off suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine (Luke 22:42; NLT).
Hold fast to him (Deuteronomy 10:20; NIV).
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Lord,
There’s so much suffering
In our brief, human lives,
Such pain to bear,
Such losses to sustain.
Please strengthen us
To face our trials bravely,
And help us to hold fast
Our faith, like you.