# Why Hard Times Don't Have to Destroy You | 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 | 5-Min Daily Devotional

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Published: 2026-05-09T05:00:00+00:00
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Why Hard Times Don't Have to Destroy You | 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 | 5-Min Daily Devotional | Saturday 9 May 2026 Have you ever felt like life is squeezing every last drop of strength from you? Whether it's a crisis at work, a health battle, or grief that just won't let go - this short devotional is for you. Today we look at 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, where the apostle Paul describes being pressed, perplexed, and knocked flat - yet never destroyed. His secret? He discovered that even when he was at t...

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