PERSEVERANCE

“Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that sufferings produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.”  Romans 5:2-5

When things come easy in life we tend not to appreciate it as much as we would, if we instead, had to really work hard to obtain it. And, if we had to work hard for something it is if we more truly earned it. Although mercy and grace comes easy enough, the road we travel to acquire it proves at times a difficult journey. If we falter on the one true path we must accept that there will be repercussions, and how we face them can truly build character. We must always accept accountability for our actions, and accountability for our behavior. If we are to be salt, then we must accept responsibility of reflecting the true nature of Christ….

NO ONE

Who am I, I am no one. I have nothing if I am without Christ. I am just a grain of sand on an endless ocean shore, tossed endlessly without direction. Waves crashing against me, sending me to and fro with no compass to guide me. I am empty, without a purpose. Life is truly meaningless… Darkness envelopes me, and I am forever lost….