Strength Beyond Normal

The Good News Today Is...we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. As I continue to read about being a good servant I have to repeat over and over to myself that I don't have to do it alone. As I ask myself if I can drink of the same cup as Jesus and follow the same baptism as Jesus - I have yet to convince myself I can do it. One of the things about being a minister of the gospel is wondering if you will have the fortitude to stand up to persecution should you face it. I think I can - I hope I can - I'm scared I wouldn't! We are so blessed in this country to truly not have to worry about persecution. So far we are still free to practice the religion of our choice freely without retribution. I pray that it remains so forever that I might not have to drink the cup and follow in the baptism. Yet - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.