Mission in Difficulty

Mission in Difficulty

My husband has chosen to continue to work as much as possible, even while undergoing chemotherapy treatments.  He says that there is a purpose in his work, and that he will be there for his students.  I am not sure I would feel like doing the same, if our roles were reversed.  It is hard for me as "just" the caretaker.  He inspires me with his perseverance, especially when he feels the most sick.  

There is a purpose, a mission, there ...  God gave us these jobs, these opportunities.  Even though the particular work we do is challenging, there is purpose in it.  Is it difficult? Yes.  Is it difficult to have the energy, patience, and mental alertness to do a good job when you have been up all night being sick, or helping one that is sick?  Yes.  But, after rest we persevere, because in this time, we are still able.  We also have faith to persevere in prayer ... God will answer.

Jesus suffered greatly in order to fulfill a mission.  The pain that He endured, the difficulties that he encountered, all of that... He persevered through it.  It was not impossible - it was difficult, yes, but it was possible.  That is inspiring, and we need and want to persevere like Jesus.

This IS the hardest thing we have ever gone through.   Mission impossible?  No ... just a mission in difficulty.   God and your prayers are working and lifting us up so that we have the strength, mentally and physically, to keep on working.

Reflection Verses:

Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.”  Matthew 26:39 NIV

Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”  Matthew 19:26 NIV