To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law, I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), so as to win those under the law. To those not having the law, I became like one not having the law (though I am not free from God’s law but am under Christ’s law), so as to win those not having the law. To the weak, I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means, I might save some. I do all this for the sake of the gospel so that I may share in its blessings. (1 Cor 9:20-23 NIV)

Prayer: LORD, although all the experiences of my life have not been good, the knowledge and experience I have gained through the pain and difficulty have been invaluable in enabling me to reach others for You. I am comforted to know that the pain has not been in vain. Thank You for every opportunity to use those experiences to accomplish greater things in Your kingdom than I could have without them. In Jesus’ name. Amen.