"Jesus said, 'In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world' (John 16:33). Life isn't perfect when you follow Christ wholeheartedly; you will have trouble, Jesus says--it is pretty much guaranteed.

But He has overcome the world. So take heart, keep on, fight the good fight, pray continuously, and do not grow weary. There is nothing better than giving up everything and stepping into a passionate love relationship with God, the God of the universe who made galaxies, leaves, laughter, and me and you" (Frances Chan, Crazy Love 106).