There are some things in life that are necessary, but hard to do. Things that we do not like to talk about, subjects that we avoid or actions that we do not do even when asked. Christ did hard things. He did not shy away from them. We need to take His example and model ourselves after Him.
Talking to someone about the gospel is a hard thing.
Raising your children to follow Christ is a hard thing.
Showing up for church every Sunday is a hard thing.
Mentoring children who look up to you with your words and actions is a hard thing.
Taking a stand to defend something that you believe in is a hard thing.
Caring for the widows and orphans is a hard thing.
Honoring God with all that we do and say is a hard thing.
Doing hard things make us better people, better men of God. The journey that we are on is going to be full of hard things. Hard roads, potholes, road blocks and other obstacles. Some of those obstacles could be other people. Coworkers, family, friends, or strangers that you are trying to help may not want your help. We cannot give up.
Christ has set the example for us, so we try and set the example for other people, an example for our children and their friends. And who knows, through our efforts, maybe this nation will return to God.
To see what some hard things teenagers have done, read
Do Hard Things by Alex and Brett Harris
Do Hard Things
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