Courage to Endure.

I recently purchased a small devotional for myself and my three senior leaders entitled, "(Secrets of) Confidence." Although my intention was to give this as a gift to them, I find that God has continually given me nuggets of wisdom. It's my unexpected surprise.

Today's devotional comes from James and goes along with what Bethany was talking about on Wednesday. How, although the path is not easy, if we choose to endure, we will be rewarded in the future.

"For examples of patience in suffering, dear brothers and sisters, look at the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. We give great honor to those who endure under suffering. Job is an example of a man who endured patiently. From his experience we see how the Lord's plan finally ended in good, for he is full of tenderness and mercy." James 5:10-11 (NLT)

Sometimes, we don't always understand why we go through the things we do. But God does. Thankfully, He's on my side.