“Let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or a meddler.” 1 Peter 4:15

Lord Jesus, Sometimes when I suffer, my pain is justly and rightly deserved. I often suffer with the consequences of my sin. And sometimes other people mistreat me because I’ve been a jerk, because I haven’t been kind and gentle. Sometimes I suffer their unkind words because I’ve been unkind to them. Lord Jesus, when suffering comes, help me to repent of my sin where it is revealed to me. Keep me humble and gentle to receive correction when it is given. Suffering because I’ve been sinful is nothing to rejoice in. Suffering because of sin is a time to repent and find relief and refreshment in your forgiveness. Lord Jesus, keep me from sinning that my light for you might shine brightly. Yet, when I do sin, dear Savior, lead me to quickly repent of my sin to find solace in you alone. Amen.