Focus on the joy

We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates & perfects our faith.  Because of the joy awaiting Him, He endured the cross, disregarding it's shame.  Now He is seated in the place of honor beside Gods throne (Heb. 12:2 NLT)

Enduring the cross was tremendous pain & intended shame for the King of Kings.  Taking on all of our sin &being forsaken was a heavy load to bear.  But Christ loved us enough & knew the reward at the end & was willing to endure it.  He focused on the joy of doing His Fathers will & spending eternity with us, & the pain & suffering paled in comparison.  When we're going through pain & struggles we have to keep our focus on the joy awaiting us.  The struggles are hard. The trials are hard.  The tests are hard.  But they're all temporary.  Focus on the jou that only Christ can bring.  Christ will bring you out stronger & better off.  If you will allow Christ to work in your struggles, Christ will bring you out stronger for Him.  Focus on Christ, focus on the joy coming, not on the struggle ahead.  God will raise you again!