Perseverance and Courage in our Faith walk requires staying connected with God through difficulties and trials! Discouragement can be our greatest obstacle in following the Lord! it is also the favorite tool of the evil one, who tries to wean us away from our determination to live our life in Union with our Lord!! Prayer keeps us connected with God and one another! It is not incidental or decorative to our walk in Faith! It is the lifeblood of our journey to our heavenly destination! When we fail and fall-Jesus lifts us up in His Forgiveness and Mercy...as we lift up our head, look up, and step forward hand in Hand! Pray without ceasing, knowing we are in the BEST of Company! "Saints are just sinners that fall down AND-get back UP!" Love and prayers! ✝️