Are you feeling hard-pressed, persecuted, defeated or in despair? If so, know that you are not alone. Many around the world are facing the same challenges you and I are facing. If your heart is weary and your strength is failing today, God’s Word holds the hope you need when life hurts.

God breathed these words [below] through the pen of Paul 2000+ years ago, to give you and I some hope when life hurts:

Do not lose heart [Insert Your Name]. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.  2 Corinthians 4:16-18 NIV.

Friend, press forward in your circumstances and keep your eyes on Jesus—all the while, remembering what He has waiting for you. These troubles are temporary and this hurt is brief in comparison to what is just ahead.We can face suffering, shame, and hostility even if we feel weary and faint of heart because our goal is Jesus, standing at the finish line. This is the hope we need when life hurts.

We can remain steady in our focus, sure in our walk, and firm in our commitment to do His will when we keep our Savior in our sight.

Our eternal rewards far outweigh the temporary struggles we will face today. Stay surrendered to love and encourage God’s people. You can stand in full confidence knowing that the Almighty God’s plans with you will not be shortchanged.