(FW) – Pop megastar Justin Bieber has encouraged his Instagram followers to engage in a “guided prayer” led by Seattle megachurch pastor, Judah Smith. “This is a guided prayer,” Bieber wrote on the caption to the video. “Find a comfortable position and enjoy this experience.” The prayer starts with 2 Corinthians 4:17: “For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison.” Smith then begins on a commentary of the verse, assuring followers of Jesus that the affliction they are facing will go on forever.
“This pain we are experiencing on this planet that touches us all will not last forever,” Pastor Smith explained. “We will go to forever someday and forever will be filled with the love of our heavenly father, our God and our creator.” Judah went on to declare that God is “actively involved in our lives even in the midst of pain.” “You’re a good father who helps his children through pain and problems. Can you close your eyes right now and see the face of your heavenly father toward you? I believe that will give you and me endurance in the midst of our pain.” READ MORE
