“You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.” James 5:8

Lord God, your coming is near. You are right at the door. Give me strength to bear whatever comes until that time. I face temptation daily. Give me strength to fight and to resist it every day. I face trial daily. Give me strength to endure and bear up under the suffering that enters my life. I face the temptation to deny my faith and turn away from it. Give me strength to stand firm for what you say is good and for what you say is saving. Lord God, give me strength to endure, strength to stand. Do whatever it takes in my life, Lord God, give me strength to endure, strength to stand. Do whatever it takes in my life Lord God, so that I stand firm and remain in the faith until your coming. Amen.