Joyful, Patient, Faithful

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

Romans 12:12

JOYFUL IN HOPE

There is always a reason to be joyful, but sometimes our problems and doubts overshadow those reasons and the things that we hope for. "Be joyful in hope" is not a command to be happy, but an encouragement to have a positive outlook on our situation. We should agree with God that our hope is worth rejoicing over. What hope? The hope of the redemption of our bodies and being united with our Father forever (Romans 8:23-24).

PATIENT IN AFFLICTION

Life can be unpleasant, and we must know how to accept that in this world we will have tribulation. We should wait patiently in our suffering without murmuring because the struggles of life on earth are not worth comparing with the glory to come (Romans 8:18).

FAITHFUL IN PRAYER

Prayer brings a connection with our Father through the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:26-27). Prayer is one of the chief weapons of the spiritual warfare in which all Christians are engaged. When faced with hardship and as we anticipate our desires, it is crucial to turn to prayer. Through prayer, God listens, comprehends, and provides for us.

Greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world (1 John 4:4).

Romans 8:23-24

23 Not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body. 24 For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees?

Romans 8:18

18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

Romans 8:26-27

26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 27 Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God

1 John 4:4

4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world.