Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. — James 1:12

I don’t know about you, but I find it hard to understand why we have to go through hard things. In fact, life’s problems are just hard to deal with. This is especially true when they are happening. But as Christians who believe in Jesus, we have some important spiritual reasons to keep going through hard times. God’s promise to give us the crown of life that can’t be taken away is one of the best reasons to keep going when things are hard spiritually.

 

Thought

I don’t know about you, but I find it hard to understand why we have to go through hard things. In fact, life’s problems are just hard to deal with. This is especially true when they are happening. But as Christians who believe in Jesus, we have some important spiritual reasons to keep going through hard times. God’s promise to give us the crown of life that can’t be taken away is one of the best reasons to keep going when things are hard spiritually.

 

Prayer

God, thank you for giving me the promise of the crown of life for the winner. Use the power of your Holy Spirit to help me keep going. In Jesus’ precious name I pray. Amen.