1. Thanks for your Prayers Reflections

8. BE THANKFUL FOR THE BUTS AND THE YETS WE HAVE IN JESUS! 2 Corinthians

9. 2 Corinthians 4:1-7 (NIV) 1 Therefore, since through Gods mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. 2 Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to every mans conscience in the sight of God.

10. 3 And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. 4 The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 5 For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus sake.

11. 6 For God, who said, Let light shine out of darkness, made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. 7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.

12. 2 Corinthians 6:1-8 (NIV) 1 As Gods fellow workers we urge you not to receive Gods grace in vain. 2 For he says, In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you. I tell you, now is the time of Gods favor, now is the day of salvation.

13. 3 We put no stumbling block in anyones path, so that our ministry will not be discredited. 4 Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses; 5 in beatings, imprisonments and riots; in hard work, sleepless nights and hunger;

14. 6 in purity, understanding, patience and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; 7 in truthful speech and in the power of God; with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left; 8 through glory and dishonor, bad report and good report;

15. BUTS 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 (NIV) 8 We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed;

16. BUTS 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 (NIV) 8 We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;

17. BUTS 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 (NIV) 8 We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9 persecuted, but not abandoned;

18. BUTS 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 (NIV) 8 We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9 persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.

19. 10 We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.

23. YETS 2 Corinthians 6:8b-10 (NIV) genuine, yet regarded as impostors;

24. YETS 2 Corinthians 6:8b-10 (NIV) genuine, yet regarded as impostors; 9 known, yet regarded as unknown;

25. YETS 2 Corinthians 6:8b-10 (NIV) genuine, yet regarded as impostors; 9 known, yet regarded as unknown; dying, and yet we live on;

26. YETS 2 Corinthians 6:8b-10 (NIV) genuine, yet regarded as impostors; 9 known, yet regarded as unknown; dying, and yet we live on; beaten, and yet not killed;

27. YETS 2 Corinthians 6:8b-10 (NIV) genuine, yet regarded as impostors; 9 known, yet regarded as unknown; dying, and yet we live on; beaten, and yet not killed; 10 sorrowful, yet always rejoicing;

28. YETS 2 Corinthians 6:8b-10 (NIV) genuine, yet regarded as impostors; 9 known, yet regarded as unknown; dying, and yet we live on; beaten, and yet not killed; 10 sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich;

29. YETS 2 Corinthians 6:8b-10 (NIV) genuine, yet regarded as impostors; 9 known, yet regarded as unknown; dying, and yet we live on; beaten, and yet not killed; 10 sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.

32. CROWNING BENEDICTION 2 Corinthians 13:14 (NIV) May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

33. 2 Corinthians 13:14 (Msg) The amazing grace of the Master, Jesus Christ, the extravagant love of God, the intimate friendship of the Holy Spirit, be with all of you.