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What does it mean?
Instead of asking for easier lives, ask for the strength to handle difficulties.
In plain terms
Pray for strength to carry your burdens.
What can you take from it?
Build resilience rather than avoiding hardship.

Where it applies

  • spiritual life
  • challenges
  • leadership

Putting it to work

  • build resilience
  • accept challenges
  • seek strength

Questions to consider

  • Do you avoid challenges or face them?
  • When have you needed more strength?

Another view

Sometimes reducing the burden is the right solution.

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