Perseverance

God will never test you beyond your threshold. He knows your critical point. This period of trouble and hardships you are going through is just a process to shape you up. To prepare you for something better. When you face hardships, never forget that you serve a God who looks at you and tells you," My grace is sufficient for you.."(1 Corinthians 12:8). Keep pushing hard and put your hope in the Lord. 

When in fear, trust God more than usual. Wrap your hands around Him and hold Him tight. Even when you walk through the valley of the shadow of death, don't not be afraid. For God is with you and He will go before you. Pray for patience. Pray more and praise Him more. Invoke God's presence in your life everyday. Because in Him, through all these things, you are more than a conqueror. Thank God for everything that happens in your life. When you love God, know that all things happen together for good!! If you think you've got nothing good enough to thank God for, thank Him for the breath of life He has given you! 

When you've stood firm enough, remember that a crown of life is awaiting you. I pray that God will increase your patience. That you will see the purpose behind your problems. That you may glorify God for the beautiful miracle that is about to happen. That you will stand up for Jesus in the midst of trials and love Him truly,  not just in your good times but more during your difficulties. Never give up on God. You are being refined by the hands of the master so that you may come out to be a beautiful instrument in His hands. God has picked you out of many to chisel out the unwanted parts. You are sifted by Him to get rid of the stones and rocks to make you clean. You are being sculpted by God's own hands. If you want to know how He will turn you into, take a look around. The evidence of His splendid work is all around us. He knows what He's doing. Our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the joy we are about to experience! May the joy of the Lord be your strength.