How Can a Good God Let Us Suffer?

Be reminded that the Lord loves to hear our prayers and cares about everything on our hearts. Let Jesus call you back to prayer with tonight’s reading: Luke 18:1-8.

Come and know the One beyond comparison.

Guest Bio: Steph Thurling is the Executive Director of Christian Parenting and host of The Christian Parenting Podcast as well as a speaker and the co-author of Raising Prayerful Kids. Steph has her master’s in youth, family, and culture from Fuller Theological Seminary and has a background in youth and children’s ministry. She loves helping families grow closer to each other and to God through meaningful experiences and conversations. Steph lives in Minnesota with her husband and three amazing and hilarious kids.  

Fill your heart with a joyful song to the Lord

The Bible is a book of invitations, and in this series, we will explore such invitations in the form of “let us” statements inviting us to join in some aspect of the life of the Christ follower. From worship to purity to endurance to love, these invitations welcome us to live with and for our Lord.

Bring your weakness to the Lord tonight and let Him infuse your heart with His inexhaustible strength.

Rejoice in the security of your salvation tonight with Ephesians 2.No matter what kind of day you’ve had, rest in hope and peace tonight as you draw near to the heart of God. This short, uplifting meditation from His Word will create a space at the end of the day for you to refocus on the goodness and nearness of the Lord, entrust your burdens to Him and fill your mind with His promises and faithfulness towards you. Tonight’s meditation is read by Rebecca. Meet the team at odb.org/meet-the-team.

Be reminded that Jesus has the victory over this world and in your life as you reflect on 1 John 5.No matter what kind of day you’ve had, rest in hope and peace tonight as you draw near to the heart of God. This short, uplifting meditation from His Word will create a space at the end of the day for you to refocus on the goodness and nearness of the Lord, entrust your burdens to Him and fill your mind with His promises and faithfulness towards you. Tonight’s meditation is read by Howie. Meet the team at odb.org/meet-the-team.

Find boldness and confidence in the midst of trouble as you let the Lord carry you and every weight in your heart. His peace can replace your burdens as you sleep. Tonight’s reading is: Psalm 138.

At the end of your day, rest with the Giver of life who knows all your needs before you do and loves to satisfy His people’s hearts in His glorious presence. Tonight’s reading is: Psalm 104:27-35.