06/24/25 Persevering through Trials

Takeaway: The path of discipleship isn’t always easy.

Opening Prayer (Tuesday)

Lord, I come before You seeking wisdom and clarity. Help me to discern Your will and make choices that honor You. Open my heart to Your truth as I spend time with You today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Reflection

The road of discipleship is beautiful, but it is not easy. The promise of Scripture is not that life will be free of pain for those who follow Christ, but that we will never walk through it alone. In 2 Timothy 3:12, Paul speaks plainly in that hardship is not the exception, but the expectation for those who strive to live a godly life. This truth can feel heavy, especially when we are taught to equate God’s favor with comfort or ease. Yet the trials we face are not signs of failure or abandonment, rather they are often the very places where our faith is deepened. When we endure suffering for our faith or simply weather the storms of life with integrity and hope, we walk in the path that Jesus said we would.

It is in these seasons of trial that we come to know Christ more intimately. He is not distant from our pain; He is present in it. He knows betrayal, grief, physical suffering, and the weight of sorrow. Since He has walked that path, we can be assured that we are never alone in ours. We may feel weary, misunderstood, or tempted to give up, but in those moments, Christ offers not only His example but His strength. The Spirit intercedes for us, carries us, and renews us from within. We are called to persevere, not by our own strength, but by remaining rooted in the One who has overcome it all. It is through this abiding connection that we find the courage to keep going, even when the way is steep and the end is uncertain.

Perseverance is not about pretending to be strong or ignoring our struggles. It is about honestly bringing our weariness to God and trusting Him to meet us there. It is choosing, day by day, to believe that grace is still at work in our life. When we stand firm in faith through hardship, our witness becomes powerful. We become beacons of hope to others who are struggling, and our lives declare the truth that God is faithful, even in the darkness. So if today finds you in a season of difficulty, know this: your perseverance matters. It is holy ground. And Christ, who walked the way of sorrow, walks with you still.

Questions

In what area of your life are you being called to persevere right now?

How might leaning into Christ’s strength reshape your experience of that struggle?

Application

Take time today to name honestly where you are experiencing hardship (emotionally, physically, spiritually, or relationally). Don’t try to mask it or explain it away. Instead, bring it before God in prayer. Write it down if helpful, and then intentionally invite Christ into that specific space of struggle. Ask not just for relief, but for His presence, strength, and perspective. Memorize or meditate on 2 Timothy 3:12 as a reminder that your trials are not signs of failure, but part of the refining journey of faith.

Closing Prayer

Gracious God, when the path is hard and my strength feels small, remind me that I am not alone. Thank You for giving Your Son, Jesus, who endured suffering with love and courage. Help me to persevere not through my own strength, but through Your Spirit alive in me. Teach me to trust that Your grace is enough. Let my perseverance bear witness to Your goodness and glory. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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