Scripture: For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are yet he did not sin. Hebrews 4:15 NIV

We never know what life will bring. We can try to align everything in order. Get a degree, get a job, find a spouse, get married, have children, travel the world, and just live! We almost paint life to be filled with only happiness, and that’s just not the reality of life on this earth! Sorrow, trouble, hardship, betrayal, are part of this life! You can love perfectly, and still, life will present you with stringent circumstances. Ask Jesus. There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven—  A time to weep and a time to laugh; A time to mourn and a time to dance. Ecclesiastes 3:1‭, ‬4 NASB Before Jesus is crucified, He told his disciples, These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world, you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 NASB. We will have trials and tribulations! Period! Some things we can avoid and somethings we will not. We will weep, and we will laugh! 

Jesus reminds us that he too, has been hurt and abused but overcame it all. He also has been overlooked and misunderstood! Yet he tells us that he too showed his enemies love, so we could. He forgave so we can forgive others. He carried the cross so that we could bear our cross. He demonstrated perseverance in love as our perfect example! He made us overcomers through him!

When life gets tough, Jesus does understand and he cares! He is our comforter! He is our strength! He is everything we need and so much more! 

PRAYER: Lord. Help me to persevere. You are teaching me so much from my life experiences and molding me! I know you see it all, and you’re in the midst of it all. Help me to trust you in it all and rejoice for you are with me! In Jesus name, Amen!

REMEMBER: You got this because Jesus had it first!