Still Persevere

When the trials of life come rushing in
and it feels like your world's caving in - still persevere.
When your suffering becomes intense
and things do not seem to make sense - still persevere.
When the enemies of the faith attack
and tell you the "good" things you lack - still persevere.
When the news you get is anything but good
and to curse God, you are told you should - still persevere.
When the adversities seem to never leave
and you're tempted to no longer believe - still persevere.
When the winds of despair howls about
and the whispers say there's no way out - still persevere.
When things happen that you don't understand
and it seems like God's not holding your hand - still persevere.
When the world falsely accuse and abuse you
and says God's love for you is anything but true - still persevere.
When those you love walk out and never return
because God is the one for whom you yearn - still persevere.
God works to develop our character, and so we must not fear
no matter what we're going through, He says to still persevere.

James 1:12
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial,
for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life,
which God has promised to those who love Him. (see also Romans 5:3-5)