Endurance will be required of Christ-followers. Do you know how you learn to endure? By enduring. Unfortunately, there’s not a magic cream or pill for endurance. A Spirit-directed life doesn't mean every day is easy or every day is filled with applause, cheers, or affirmation. Sometimes we're asked to do difficult things—do them anyway. Sometimes we're asked to hold unpopular opinions—hold them anyway. Sometimes we're asked to be advocates for Jesus when we don't understand fully or have a complete grasp of the situation—do your best to be faithful in the moment. There are going to be challenges; there are going to be more voices in opposition—but let's decide that we will press on and endure whatever may come.

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