Persistence 2016

 Persistence 2016

“Then Jesus told his disciples... that they should always pray and not give up.”

(Luke 18:1)

            Last year several of our Good News friends were forced to live these words and it was not the greatest year in our home either!

            Within our group several families have undergone forced income reductions because of the new American economy. There are health issues. One to mention is Good News friend Gary who developed chronic neuropathy and lives in constant pain. Several Good news friends are dealing with dependency because of the pain reducing drugs that seem so helpful when they started with them years ago. Life is a long term battle; an endurance event!

            There is a Bob Dylan phrase “Times are achanging…” and maybe not for the better. In fact one of life’s only constant is change!  I have said many times that life is similar to an endurance event. It takes persistence to get to the end. There will be ups and downs. We must stay positive and keep our eyes on the prize. We need to “…always pray and not give up.”

Thought for Today: For today let us pray for people in need; people dealing with tough life issues. There may be health issues, family stress, financial stress and others. Oh yes, like charity begins at home, it is a given that prayer does also. As Christians we are not guaranteed a smooth flight; just a happy landing!

Prayer for Today: Heavenly father today we pray for smooth sailing through the rough seas of life. We pray for ourselves and others who are in need. We pray that we will do better and seek a way to do your will here on earth.