I read a great book on vacation by Donald Miller called A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. He challenges the reader to live a great story. You know, the kind of life that is worth talking about when you're gone. We don't mean one that builds you up but that lifts the name of Jesus through your life. It really is the only type of life worth living.
The quote below from the book just blew me away:
People love to have lived a great story, but few people like the work it takes to make it happen. But joy costs pain.
It immediately reminded me of Hebrews 12:2-3:
"Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart."
It's time to get off the sidelines. Get in the game! Yes, it will painful. Yes, you will get hurt and sometimes will have to play injured but keep pressing on for Jesus!
The old saying is true: "No pain, No Gain."
There is no victory without the battle! No matter what you are going through remember that joy costs pain.
God may be preparing you for something that you can't even begin to comprehend yet!
Let the words of James 1:12 encourage and challenge you today to be faithful to whatever God has put before you:
"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."
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