How To Persevere In Your Weakest Moments

 The original audience of the book of Hebrews seems to have been Jews who had professed faith in Christ but who were now facing persecution from the unbelieving Jews. Sound familiar? Kind of like what we’re facing today.

They were tempted to turn back, to renounce Christ and to go back to the temple and the sacrificial system. Believers who read the book of Hebrews today are faced with a similar temptation: the world and what we have left behind are always calling to us, wanting us to go back — if not to permanently return, at least to go back for visits as often as possible. But we are running a race. There is no time to backtrack or dillydally. 

The race we are running is probably more like a military-style obstacle course than a nice and neat Olympic race. There are real dangers along the way, but we must keep moving forward. We have the examples of past saints to follow, but our supreme example is Jesus Himself, the one who blazed the way, finished the race, paid for our sins, and is now seated in the place of highest honor and authority. We look to Him, not only as our example but as our source of strength.

When you feel like turning back, or you get tired and weary, remember to #KeepYourEyesOnJesus. Let Him be your source for strength and then preserve and press on. 

My Prayer:

Thank you, Jesus, for going to the cross and enduring its suffering and separation for my sake. May I forever and ever keep You as the center and circumference of my life and faith, in whose name I pray. Amen

Remember, as I've written before, if you take nothing else away from my blog - I pray you will never forget that you are "wonderfully and fearfully made" (Psalm 139:14). Never forget that you are the son or daughter of the almighty King of Kings and that you do not have to "BE" what the world expects you to be, but you do have to be what makes you happy! Do something kind today, be nice to others, and respect those you interact with. Strive to make a difference in others lives, but more importantly make a difference in your own life. Life is messy...thank God for Bounty paper towels, Grace & Mercy!

"Pretty words aren't always true...and true words aren't always pretty, but when the truth is spoken, it's always beautiful!"

"And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." (John 8:32)

Make memories and make today count for today will never come again. GO! Be the awesome person God designed you to be! 

Have a blessed day! 

Candye 

#G18Mommy