Life is like a marathon. God has mapped a course for each of us to run, and it will not always be easy. We will need to persevere through difficult times, when we could grow weary and lose heart. It is important that we don't look to ourselves, to others, or to circumstances for hope, because they can fail us; we must look to God.

It is OK to admit it when we are struggling. There is no shame in this and we should ask others to pray for us. 

We also need to look ahead to the finish line - eternal glory awaits us that will make these trials seem insignificant by comparison! 

And if we are disciplined spiritually, our “spiritual fitness” will make us stronger to push through our trials.

Hebrews 12:1-3, 2 Corinthians 1:8-11, 2 Corinthians 4:17, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 2 Timothy 4:7-8

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16 May 2020