The Struggle is Real

So, life is hard. Okay. That is a fact that we all already know. But here are three scripture lessons that may bring some slight comfort.

"If the world hates you, remember it hated me before it hated you." -John 15:18

"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that you may have life and have it abundantly." John 10:10

"In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart: I have overcome the world." John 16:33

So yesterday and today haven't been the best. I have cried (at work). I have cursed. Been frustrated beyond belief. Felt betrayed... basically every negative emotion has somehow presented itself in my life over the past 32 hours.

I was reminded at the beginning of this struggle that I have said yes to some difficult things for me to say yes to. More importantly I have said no to some things that I would rather say yes to and the enemy does not like these things. He does not want me serving the Lord. He does not want me making progress. His only job is to kill, steal, and destroy and he has had thousands of years to practice.

While this has been a hard couple of days, I can still take heart because Christ has overcome every hard moment. But the struggle is real.