Endurance in Trials

At the beginning of this week, inspired by a painting in the latest Columbia magazine, I decided/felt called that I should become a Christian knight, to the fullest of my current ability. I've started working my body more physically, praying with a sword more, and have been hit with more numerous trials this week than in a single week before. Smaller ones, like a painful speck of dirt in my eye, and my computer malfunctioning, and larger ones, but so many coming in a short period of time--and thanks to God, I've kept my eyes focused on Him the whole time, and He's made me stronger as a result. It's truly amazing, how powerful a simple, sincere "Jesus, I trust in you" can be!

I can't find the painting online; if you have it, Columbia from April 2018, it's on page 23.

Another testament to the underrated saving power of beauty.