Your love for Christ should create within you a desire to walk in His likeness. God never asked for us to be perfect, and places no conditions on His love for us. God never asked us to earn His favor or be worthy through our works. Despite these things, knowing He loves me unconditionally just as I am makes me want to be better than I am. My faith in Him and the personal sacrifice He made for me results in my wanting to please Him and never disappoint Him… My hope and joy that comes from Him gives me a desire to share that with others… to reciprocate the love I receive from Christ.

We are not called to judge, condemn, or convict. We are called to love, support, and show compassion. We are called to minister to unmet needs. Today I’m inspired by my circumstances. Things are tough; I feel pressure in the pit of my stomach, but I know God and He is bigger than this. Whatever you are enduring is for a reason. God wants you to just let Him have it. Can you bring yourself to let Go and let Him work it our in your favor? Where is your faith?

When met with difficulties, pray for those less fortunate than you are… spiritually, financially, mentally, physically… those without peace; those without God. Not only will caring for others take your mind off of your own situation, but it will also remind you that you are not alone in your struggles – that others are enduring seasons worse than the one you are in now and they need your prayers as much as you need the prayers of others. Let your hardships inspire you… because eventually, they will complete the testimony that will inspire others going through the battles God has already fought on your behalf.