Running For The Prize

"Run in such a way as to get the prize." 1 Corinthians 9:24 - The Christian life, running and life in general.

Thursday, April 06, 2006

When the Going Gets Tough!

We all face various struggles in life and come in all sorts of shapes and sizes: grief, stress, relationship challenges, sickness, disaster , fears on and on the list goes. It is imperative that we keep in mind that God loves us and cares deeply for us.

James writing to a group of Christians who have been facing head on the trails of suffering for their faith, James 1:2-3 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. (NIV)

Keep going strong in the Lord!