Hold Fast To What We Believe

 It is trials and tribulations in the life of a Christian that refines our trust in God and increases our dependence upon the Lord. The personal difficulties and dangers that we face in our everyday life, and our reaction to the distresses and despair of others is often the determining factor of whether we Hold Fast To What We Believe of Christ's sufficient strength OR whether we allow seeds of doubt to darken our hearts to the goodness of God. And when we doubt, we become tossed in a sea of uncertainty:
 No matter what the status of a believer is, it is imperative that we are rooted and grounded in Christ and not reliant on our own sufficiency's or strength. The one that is rich should never trust in their riches but trust in the Lord with all their heart and not rely on their own bank-balance, influence, education, or positions to hold them steady. Similarly, the poor must never lose sight of the truth that God had given us everything we need for life and godliness and that IN Christ we have been blessed with every spiritual blessing: "For greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world.
 Let us praise God for His goodness and grace and seek to stand firm in Christ and hold fast to the promises of God, for our eternal benefit and to His greater glory.
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, we pray that in Your grace we will stand firm in this evil day and in Your strength. We will patiently endure all the trials and tribulations that the enemy throws in our paths.  What an amazing blessing to look forward to that after enduring temptations by relying on Your strength, You will reward us with the crown of life. Lord, Your blessings and love for us are more than we could hope or imagine. Thank You, in Jesus' name we Pray, AMEN.