Me: 
When life looks the bleakest and the sun doesn’t shine 
When dark colors are weaved into our destiny’s design 
Know we are given a chance to prove God is true 
You must stand on His Word and let faith come into view 

This life is a test to prove God’s Word strong 
Will we believe or go along with the throng?
God’s way is narrow and not easy to take 
When we put aside self and our sins forsake 

Lord: 
Yes, it is true that this life is a test 
Will you prove faithful at the end of the quest? 
There is a prize and a crown to be won
Will you wake with My likeness when day is done? 

Debbie Furey 
March 30, 2024

1 Corinthians 15:58 – “Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”

Ephesians 6:13 – “Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.”

Acts 20:23-24 – “I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. 24 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.”

2 Timothy 4:6-8 – “For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.” 

Psalm 17:15 – “As for me, I will be vindicated and will see your face; when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness.”

Ephesians 6:10-20 
1 Corinthians 9:19-27
Psalm 17