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Romans 5:1-5 (Common English Bible)
Therefore, since we have been made righteous through his faithfulness, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 We have access by faith into this grace in which we stand through him, and we boast in the hope of God’s glory. 3 But not only that! We even take pride in our problems, because we know that trouble produces endurance, 4 endurance produces character, and character produces hope. 5 This hope doesn’t put us to shame, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
Summary:
Lent is a season where Christians commit to a season of fasting and prayer. When we fast, we lose comfort and convenience, but we find greater faith and grow closer to God.
In this Letter to the Romans, the church is reminded that we all have troubles, but blessings cane come through our troubles. When we fast, we are engaging in a difficult struggle, but as we keep the faith, we gain endurance, character and hope!
Reflection Questions:
- What is a word, phrase or image that comes to mind when you read or hear the text?
- What does this scripture teach you about struggle?
- What does God invite you to do, change or be through this passage?