8We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters,a about the troubles we experienced in the province of Asia. We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired of life itself. 9Indeed, we felt we had received the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. 10He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, 11as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many. (2 Corinthians 1:8-11)
Thoughts: Paul is praising God as the Deliverer. He delivered Paul out of many troubles and Paul knew He would help him through many more. Paul also believed God's grace was poured on him in answer to their prayers. We need to pray for our brothers and sisters in other places who are oppressed- that God would deliver them. In the end, God always delivers- even from the shadow of death.
Prayer: Lord, we remember those who are in prison for the faith. We ask you deliverance for them. You are the one who gives hope when there is no hope. You set the prisoner free. Deliver us all from fear, oppression, and death.
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