Reflection: The above passage was written by Apostle Paul when he was in prison. As we all know, a prisoner doesn’t have any freedom or comfort; prison is not a pleasant experience. It can be monotonous, stressful, and very hard. But we can also know, without any doubt, that the Apostle Paul had confidence that Christ strengthens him.
Our motto for the literacy project — “Yes you can” — was based on the above Bible passage. A year after the commencement of the project, we are happy to discover that the children who attended the literacy classes are now able to say: “Yes, we can!”
It is a great encouragement for us, and we are grateful for all the generous supporters who immensely help us. Even though our present living conditions and environment can be related to the life of the Apostle Paul in prison, and despite the challenging times, when we place our complete trust in God, we can be assured that we can do all things through Christ who gives us the strength.
Prayer: Dear Lord, grant us the courage to face each day with the assurance that your strength is within us. In moments of doubt, help us remember that we are not alone, for you walk beside us, guiding and empowering us to overcome challenges that come our way. Thank you, Lord, for the promise that through Christ, we are empowered to navigate the journey of life, victoriously. In Jesus’ name, Amen.