2 Corinthians 13:1-14 KJV
[1] This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.
[2] I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I will not spare:
[3] Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in you.
I think Paul is saying that it is good they are questioning him, it means they are not weak in their faith. After all didn't he tell them to be ware of false prophets and teachers? If you question the authenticity of an authentic preacher or evangelist or Christian he will likely not be mad at you, but if you question a false preacher/teacher/person, he will probably get angry and defensive. Don't be afraid to question people and what they say about the Bible and how they interpret it.
[4] For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you.
[5] Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?
[6] But I trust that ye shall know that we are not reprobates.
[7] Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates.
[8] For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.
Some people try to fight against the truth, they are very foolish.
[9] For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.
[10] Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction.
[11] Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
[12] Greet one another with an holy kiss.
[13] All the saints salute you.
[14] The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.
Amen.
Psalm 16:1-11 KJV
[1] Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
[2] O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;
[3] But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
[4] Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips.
[5] The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
[6] The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
[7] I will bless the Lord, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
[8] I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
If you set the Lord before you, you will never be moved or defeated.
[9] Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
I am so glad that that have the Lord with me! I am on His side!
[10] For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
[11] Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
In the presence of the Lord is fullness of joy and pleasures forever.
Dear Lord, You are mighty and undefeatable, and when we are on Your side we are too! Thank you that You have blessed us so much, thank you that You preserve us, You give us joy, you make us unmovable, You have promised us pleasures forever and not eternity in hell! You truly are amazing! Please be with Mrs. Pat-roe. She has faced many difficulties but since she is on Your side she is invincible! Please use her and her school for Your glory. Please turn the hearts of all the children that go there to You and use them mightily. Please use us mightily for You too. Please bless and keep everyone in my prayer journal, in Jesus's name, Amen