12. Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence.
13. So please don’t lose heart because of my trials here. I am suffering for you, so you should feel honored.
14. When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father,
15. the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth.
16. I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit.