“For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself. Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead. He delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will deliver us again. You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many.”
‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭1:8-11‬ ‭ESV‬‬

All,This stands out because Paul says, “But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead.” Does your purpose today rely on you or on God? It’s tempting to rely on ourselves, but what can we really accomplish on our own? God has given us all certain gifts and talents for His purpose, but we get to walk with the Holy Spirit and see what He does. Please pray that we and our friends enjoy walking with the Holy Spirit today. Please pray that we make the U.S. free of human trafficking.