Endurance

James 1:12
¹² Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test,
 that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

Ecclesiastes 7:2-6

New International Version (NIV)

² It is better to go to a house of mourning
than to go to a house of feasting,

for death is the destiny of everyone;
the living should take this to heart.

³ Frustration is better than laughter,
because a sad face is good for the heart.

⁴ The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning,
but the heart of fools is in the house of pleasure. 

⁵ It is better to heed the rebuke of a wise person
than to listen to the song of fools.

⁶ Like the crackling of thorns under the pot,
so is the laughter of fools.
This too is meaningless.

James 1:22-24

New International Version (NIV)

²² Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. ²³ Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror ²⁴ and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.



Father God hear my prayer today. Know the things that are on my heart. Love those who I have sent prayers out for this morning. Protect and care for My Love. Give him strength to walk through this time of his life when its tough to make sense of the day. Keep his heart and his mind on you Lord. Let him know that he is loved. Loved a whole lot. Let there be a new beginning for us. Let something be different. Let us remember to treasure those who are with us now. Everyone has value and worth. Let peace reign in our day. Let us slow down and listen to those in front of us today. Let us try to love one another with our whole heart. Be discerning. Don't get caught up in the mess. I love you, be blessed and be a blessing to someone.