Throughout my Christian walk I have experienced God lead me clearly and precisely at times, letting me know when to do something or not do something. When it came to leaving one job for another, going back to school, or getting involved in a specific ministry, there was no doubt in my mind as to when, why, and what I was called to do. Over the past year or so, whenever a challenge or conflict has arisen, all I kept hearing was, “Endure.” When it comes to the physical problems that I face, Endure. When I prayed about family situations, Endure. When the ministries I have been involved in are challenged and at times attacked, Endure. When financial responsibilities seem endless and I have been unsure how any provision will come, Endure. There are certain situations in my life that I believe God has me involved in that I do not like, they are painful to Endure, and yet I know that it is exactly what I am called to do in spite of how I feel. I have shared my heart with a few of my close friends and some have said that they wouldn’t put up with all that I face day to day, so why do I? My response is simple, because I do not know what to do except what the Lord Jesus has called me to do, but to Endure. When I pray fervently about what to do, certain Scriptures come to mind. I reflect on the Lord Jesus and His time with Peter. It is written in *Luke 5:4 When He had finished speaking, He said to Simon [Peter], “Put out into the deep water and lower your nets for a catch [of fish].” 5 Simon replied, “Master, we worked hard all night [to the point of exhaustion] and caught nothing [in our nets], but at Your word I will [do as you say and] lower the nets [again].”* There are times when I relate to Peter and say, “Master, I have been doing the work and I am exhausted and have nothing to show for it. But at Your word, I will Endure and wait expectantly to see the results of the work that You will do through me.” For those in the midst of the warfare, it is by the battles against hell and by resistance to temptation that we give God proofs of our love for Him when we Endure. Heavenly Father, please give me and all who read these words the strength to Endure in the calling that You have given us whether we consider it a blessing or a curse, at the pulpit or in the pit, in Jesus’ precious and powerful name, Amen. Everyone wants a mountain top experience, but remember fruit is grown in the valleys. Beloved, please say an extra prayer for my family and I, for there are a few things going on that are challenging to Endure at the moment, and it seems that we are only hanging onto a thread, but it is attached to the hem of His robe. We know God has us and we will continue to praise Him through all that we Endure. Thank you my friends for your genuine and continued love, encouragement, and support, you are truly valued. Final thought: There are times that I pray and ask, “Why me Lord? Why me?” to hear the response that I have come to have peace with, “Why not me?” In Christ Love, douglas. HE>i. pastord.blog

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