Too Much Riding on It

Thou therefore endure hardship, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. (2 Tim. 2:3 KJV)

Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sake, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. (2 Tim. 2:10 KJV)

Daily we are faced with so many seemingly unbearable situations. Often, it seems that there is no way out. There are even times we feel like giving up. But then we have to remember, this spiritual walk is not something we can just lay down. We can’t just cast it to the side when things aren’t going the way we think they should. This is a daily struggle, and it’s one that’s worth fighting for.

Everything is depending on our ability to hang in there. So many lives that are attached to ours. So many loved ones that won’t make it if we can’t continue to press. Hey, no one said this was going to be easy. But, we got to hold on. We have to be mindful of the precious gift that we possess. Everything that is attached to us will be affected by our attitude, our love and compassion, our choices. We can’t just quit.

Look behind you. Look at all the souls that you have influenced along this journey. Look at all the lives that have been changed for the better. Now, look in the mirror. Look at your life and how much God has done for you. Where would you be without Him? For many of us, He brought us from nothing and He made us into something so special. We can’t give up on this. There’s just too much riding on it.

Be blessed!

Shatina Archer-Williams