"It is amazing how much we can endure when we're convinced there is a purpose to our struggles."

do you ever find yourself completely thirsting for God?
of course we have all been there
we occasionally have some amazing hyped-up-Churchy-God-moments and we think we can live in that state for the rest of our lives. (FULL)
but the truth is, our schedules start piling up, our energy is spent on other endeavors, and life gets in the way. (EMPTY)
we can never fully keep that up.
kind of like a gas tank meter. 
our spiritual lives are bound to have ups and downs.

hard and easy. 

sometimes I find it more difficult to focus on God when my days are going well. 

Its those times that I feel like I can handle life on my own. without His divine intervention.

but, the fact of the matter is, we have to continue seeking God and following Him when it's hard, AND when it's easy.

The hard times are growing experiences, but the easy ones can be too.

try to let every day be a learning experience.

"We rejoice in our sufferings because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope." Romans 5:3-4