Put Up With Anything

Dear Friend:

In my quiet time this morning a verse struck me and I want to share it with you. Hebrews 12:2 because he never lost sight of where he was headed-that exhilarating finish in and with God-he could “PUT UP WITH ANYTHING” along the way: cross, shame, whatever. (The Message)

I have never run a marathon but from what I understand when you get to the finish line it is an exhilarating feeling. All of what one endured to get there was so worth it! At least that is what I have been told. My marathon is being
1. A child of God
2. Wife
3. Mother
4. whatever else I can get to

So along the way I endure such busy days I get crabby with all that is in my above list. I am grateful this morning that I found this verse to remind me sometimes I need to slow down my pace and just sit and meditate on God’s word. Jesus “put up with anything.” If he can do it, he can give me the strength to do it. Guess what? He can give me a better attitude while I do it too! Didn’t Jesus have the right attitude and gracious walk to the end?

So can you repeat after me?
If Jesus can put up with anything so can I!

Let’s pray: Father in heaven help me to put up with anything and do it with the right attitude. I need you Father to give me everything to endure daily living. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

Putting up and putting out,
Elaine