I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!”
Galatians 2:21//

It matters not what we do, but what we believe that justifies us. For it is through faith that we are saved; not our works.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,
Galatians 1:3-4

Lord, thank You for saving us from this present evil age. Please continue to protect Your sons and daughters throughout what is and what is to come.

Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you —unless, of course, you fail the test?
2 Corinthians 13:5//

Lord, remind me to examine myself.

or because of these surpassingly great revelations. Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me.
2 Corinthians 12:7//

One of the reasons God may give me a weakness is because I would be even more sinful without it.

And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. It is not surprising, then, if his servants also masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve.
2 Corinthians 11:14-15//

People and things that appear to be good can be evil instead. Lord, help me to properly test with the Holy Spirit.

The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.
2 Corinthians 10:4//

I need to remember how strong prayer is.

And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
2 Corinthians 9:8//

Lord, as we face uncertainty, remind me to take comfort in the fact that You are able and willing to provide everything we need.

In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own,
2 Corinthians 8:2-3//

May we, as the church, take the opportunity during this crisis to reach the lost.

For when we came into Macedonia, we had no rest, but we were harassed at every turn —conflicts on the outside, fears within. But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus, and not only by his coming but also by the comfort you had given him. He told us about your longing for me, your deep sorrow, your ardent concern for me, so that my joy was greater than ever.
2 Corinthians 7:5-7//

I am glad that I am not the only one who has “fears within” and that God is a God who comforts.

known, yet regarded as unknown; dying, and yet we live on; beaten, and yet not killed; sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.
2 Corinthians 6:9-10//

Our joy is in the Lord. Help me to rejoice in the midst of sorrow.