Faith requires Discomfort

1 Peter 4:12-13

New King James Version (NKJV)

Suffering for God’s Glory

 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; ¹³ but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.

This is meant to encourage you, because many will never step out in Faith, with our Heavenly Father, because of the fear of discomfort. Here are some thoughts to chew on.

• Many are unwilling to experience great reward because their beginnings are not glamorous. 
• Everything I ever started required risk, loss, sacrifice and volunteer. It never started with unlimited safety. Regarding true blessings in my life, I would gladly go back in time and inspire myself to trust God all over again.  I would tell myself a hefty, "Its sooooo worth it."

Zechariah 4:10

For who has despised the day of small things?

New King James Version (NKJV)

• The cost of lost purity is to pricey to pay. 
• For some your a target, for others your a treasure. (Your friends, who you will only know in your High School years, might tease you. The Father of the woman of your dreams is praying for you to come along. Whatever price you have to pay for your purity is worth it.)
• Some see your weakness, others see your strengths. 
• Certain ones tolerate you, others celebrate you.

Proverbs 22:11

He who loves purity of heart And has grace on his lips, The king will be his friend.