Jesus said, "A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world. So with you." (Jn. 16:21-22)
Tackling any great endeavor requires some pain and sacrifice. There is struggle and even anguish at points along the path. Yet this crux at which our commitment and the forces of resistance clash is "our time." It is the point where legacies are made and a life purpose is either realized or abandoned.
We emerge from those moments different than we were before. We're either elated as we see a new bold reality birthed through our struggle, or we retreat into the dark hole of disillusionment. If we stick it out and see it through, the success that results propels us forward to embrace the next challenge and build the future. If we shrink back from the pain, our future and our destiny shrinks along with our courage.
Lord, I will embrace my time to shine, to make a lasting difference in the world. Give me courage for that fight, and bring me success. Amen.
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