It's still a sure thing!

For my friends who are hurting, I pray for restoration, healing, renewal and hope in your lives. This verse came to mind:
Hebrews 10:32-39 (The Message)
32Remember those early days after you first saw the light? Those were the hard times! 33Kicked around in public, targets of every kind of abuse--some days it was you, other days your friends. 34If some friends went to prison, you stuck by them. If some enemies broke in and seized your goods, you let them go with a smile, knowing they couldn't touch your real treasure. Nothing they did bothered you, nothing set you back. 35So don't throw it all away now. You were sure of yourselves then. It's still a sure thing! 36But you need to stick it out, staying with God's plan so you'll be there for the promised completion.

37It won't be long now, he's on the way;
he'll show up most any minute.
38But anyone who is right with me thrives on loyal trust;
if he cuts and runs, I won't be very happy.

39But we're not quitters who lose out. Oh, no! We'll stay with it and survive, trusting all the way.

Hebrews 10:32-39 (The Message)
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