James 1:4 (NASB): “And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”

It is often difficult to endure, particularly when times are tough. The pain, heartache one experiences is so acute that all one can think to do is to get away from it as quickly as possible. But endurance has a purpose: that we would be perfect or mature and complete, not lacking anything. Things may be really rough right now but continue to hang in there. There is a great reward waiting.

Gracious Father, You know how hard it is for us to endure. Thank You for Your precious Holy Spirit who strengthens our resolve and will that we might endure. Times are tough for some of Your people now, help them to stand even as You have helped and now help us to stand. Amen.