Pray the Word with David Platt Fruitful in Affliction (Genesis 41:52)
Jan 28, 2026
A short meditation on Genesis 41:52 that asks God for supernatural fruit amid suffering. Brief readings and focused prayers explore how trials can produce Christlike character, trust, perseverance, and hope. A prayer lifts up the gospel fruit borne from Jesus’ affliction and specifically intercedes for the Kodaga people in India.
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Fruit From The Land Of Affliction
- David Platt highlights Genesis 41:52 as a model prayer asking God to make affliction fruitful.
- He connects this hope to Romans 8:28 showing God works all things, including trials, for good.
Trials Produce Spiritual Fruit
- Trials produce spiritual growth like perseverance, character, and hope as Scripture teaches.
- Platt cites James, 1 Peter, and Romans to show affliction shapes us into Christ's image.
Pray For Fruit In Your Affliction
- Pray that God would make your current affliction fruitful for growth and witness.
- Ask God specifically for character, deeper trust, and experience of his goodness amid suffering.