Faith On The Tough Side

"Faith On The Tough Side"

An earthbound journey

of loving the Christ we have chosen to follow

by choosing trust over despair,

getting through it instead of giving up,
and enjoying the One we know
more than the world that knows not us.

© Lee Wise

Reflecting...

• To be sure, faith in Christ gives us much delight. 
• However, as followers of Jesus we experience those times that might possibly be termed "faith on the tough side" of life.  
• We get confused, try hard and things don't work out, suffer pain, defeat and a host of other physically and emotionally difficult times, days and even years. 
• And yet... we cling to Jesus while on those tough sides.  We cling, we trust and we keep moving forward with his help.  Always easy?  Absolutely not.  But always necessary? Absolutely! 

Reflection More...

• No doubt these brief thoughts bring many others to mind: and no doubt you've had your share of your own "cling to Jesus" times.  
• Thinking about Jesus on the tough side of life, what comes to mind -- in a positive manner?  For instance, what could you share with someone who might need a bit of assistance to get them through their own difficult day... or days? 
• Now, suppose you decided to record your own brief quote or thought in a journal entry of some sort, what would that thought be? 

What About A "Takeaway"? 

• My one for the day is ______________? 

**PrayingSimple**

"Father, you know all about my days.  The good ones, absolutely horrid ones and everything else in between.  I thank you for my many call out to Jesus moments of the past and I thank you that Jesus will be with me in any and all of the tough days that I might see in the future. With all my heart I thank you for that fact.  In Jesus Name, Amen!"   

That's It!  

May you and those you love have a wonderful week, 

Lee

P.S.  Below is a video of one of my very favorite songs by one of my most favorite artists.  Click and enjoy! 

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