August 5, '93 (from an old Journal)

Title: Remain Faithful

I Peter 4:12-19
Times getting rough? Being persecuted? Under extreme stress? Scared? Make the decision those believers did, and continue to serve Christ.
Even if you are discouraged and feel like quitting, decide that throughout the ordeal you are going to remain faithful. -Our Daily Bread-

For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. I Peter 3:17

But when you do good and suffer for it, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God. I Peter 2:20

My thoughts; When we are under pressure or just feel down then we must submit our thoughts and hearts to God.
Jesus is a stronghold in the time of trouble. That is why we must rely on Him for everything, instead of our own understandings.
Why "worry", when it does not do any good.
Praying and making our requests known to God is much better and His ear is near us to listen to every word.