Character

We have been given all we need for life and godliness, not only in the calm waters of life, but when the tempestuous storm is raging in our face and the mighty waves of doubt and fear are battering at the door. 
As we consider this truth and apply it in our lives, we know that the pressure, affliction, and hardship we may be called upon to face, will produce in us a patient and unswerving endurance, a proven character, and a hope that is rooted and grounded in our Savior, Jesus Christ. 
How we praise and glorify our Heavenly Father for the blessed hope we have in Christ which will never disappoint us, because God's over-abounding love has been poured in our hearts through the gift of the Holy Spirit - Who took up residence in our heart the moment we trusted in Christ.
"And endurance produces character, and character produces hope"

Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You that we have access by faith into Your amazing grace, and have been enabled to stand firm in the evil day. We praise You that our hope is based on nothing less than the Person and Work of Jesus Christ, Who we cannot and will not disappoint. Thank You that Your gracious love has been poured into our hearts in great measure through the Holy Spirit, as a guarantee of Your precious promises. In Jesus' name, AMEN.