Heavenly Father, who has taken us under your roof, grant us hearts that understand the need and are willing to suffer, that though we might endure pain for a little while, we would be glorified with Christ in the end, through him who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit in perfect joy forever and ever. Amen.
‘And if [we are] children [of God], then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if we in fact suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him.’ – Romans 8:17