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Topic: TRIAL (05/10/18)
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TITLE: Men of sorrows
By Caleb Cheong
05/17/18 -
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was Paul
suffered more beatings
near death over and over
five times received
forty lashes less one
three times beaten with rods
once stoned
three times shipwrecked
In many travels
exposed to danger
from rivers,
from robbers,
from his own people,
danger in the city,
in the desert,
at sea,
and from false friends
yet he toiled and endured
hardships, cold
and often hunger and thirst
Nobody spoke a word
they saw how great
was his suffering
devastating
loss of his children
afflicted with painful sores
on his entire body
overwhelming was his suffering
Three friends
came to comfort him
Seeing him
they began to weep aloud
tearing their robes
and sprinkling dust
on their heads
and sat on the ground
with him for seven nights
without uttering a word
because they saw
how great was his trial
How remarkable
was their initial
understanding
and empathy
they simply
sat and mourn
with him
Heavenly Father
God of all comfort
help me to be a good friend
to the hurting
Thank You for Your promise
to be near
to those who suffer
or endure trials
Give them the encouragement
through Your Holy Spirit
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Oh, I know Jesus is here at home in my heart, but I want to hear another heartbeat in the still silence of my sorrow. Anyway...Very good job, my friend. Keep up the good work.