Persevere

I've been ready "Finish- Line Faith" by Matt Proctor. It's a good little book going through 2 Timothy. I read a part today that spoke to me as I feel a lot of weight on my shoulders lately. The chapter was about expecting rough times and to persevere through it. He wrote how his little girl, Lydia, loved to watch princess movies when she was little and wanted to be a queen when she grew up. Then he wrote this:

"I know that as Lydia grows up, she will go through hard times. The going will get tough. She will face trials and tribulations, and at some point, she will feel like giving up.

But I want her to know that someday, if she holds on, she will inherit a kingdom more wealthy than any earthly kingdom.

She will live in a palace more beautiful than Disney could ever draw.

At the wedding banquet of the Lamb, she will not just dance with the prince. If she endures, she will get to dance with the King Himself.

And so will you. So don't quit.

The Christian life is really hard... and really worth it." (pg. 62)