Recently a friend of mine has found herself suffering unfavorable circumstances, and I ask all my readers to pray for her, even if it be a simple, short prayer. As I was praying communal evening prayer in the college Chapel, I noticed a relevant scripture passage (1 Peter 5:7-11), and I thought I would share it with everyone:
"Your opponent the devil is prowling like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, solid in your faith, realizing that the brotherhood of believers is undergoing the same sufferings throughout the world. The God of all grace, who called you to his everlasting glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish those who have suffered a little while."
To anyone who is currently having problems (whether they be small or large): know that I pray for you. The universal Church (the 'body of believers') suffers with you, for you are a part of the body. If one part suffers, the rest of the body is weakened, and will work together to strengthen whatever part is sick. I hope that all who are suffering from any problem may be comforted by these words, and may know the comforting and restorative powers of Jesus Christ working through His earthly body, the Church!